Quitclaim Deed Form Minnesota: If you need to transfer real estate in Minnesota without warranties – whether adding a spouse to title, removing an ex-spouse after divorce, transferring property to an LLC, or settling an estate – a properly executed MN quit claim deed is often the fastest and simplest option. As an attorney-drafter who has prepared hundreds of Minnesota deeds over the last 12 years, I created this completely free, county-ready Minnesota quit claim deed form that meets 2025 recording requirements statewide, including Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, and Stearns counties.
Download the template at the bottom of this page, fill in your information, sign in front of a notary, and record it at your county recorder or registrar of titles.
A quit claim deed Minnesota (spelled “quitclaim” by the Minnesota statutes) is a legal document that transfers whatever interest the grantor currently has in real property to the grantee – with no warranties or guarantees about title. Minnesota Statute § 507.07 specifically authorizes quitclaim deeds and defines them as conveying “all the right, title, and interest of the grantor in the premises described, but shall not extend to after-acquired title unless words expressing such intention be added.”
Common situations where my clients use a MN quit claim deed:
Important: Because a quitclaim deed offers ZERO warranties, lenders will almost never accept one when a mortgage is involved. In those cases you need a warranty deed.
Minnesota has some of the strictest formatting and content rules in the country. If your deed is rejected, you’ll pay extra recording fees and delay closing. Here are the current statutory requirements (Minn. Stat. §§ 507.24, 507.093, 287.241, 508.35 if registered/Torrens):
| Requirement | Details & Statute |
| Form of Deed | Must contain the words “Quit Claim Deed” in the title |
| Grantor Signature | All grantors must sign and acknowledge before Minnesota notary |
| Marital Status Statement | Required language: “married to each other,” “single,” “divorced and not remarried,” etc. |
| Complete Legal Description | Lot/block or metes-and-bounds; no “street address only” |
| Well Disclosure Certificate # or “None” | Minn. Stat. § 103I.235 |
| Certificate of Real Estate Value (eCRV) | Required if sale price ≥ $3,000 (submit online first) |
| Deed Tax | $1.65 per $500 of consideration (minimum $1.65) – write on deed or pay at recording |
| Draft & Recording Information | Name/address of person who drafted the deed + “Mail tax statements to” |
My template already contains all required statutory language – you only need to fill in the blanks:
Hennepin County (Minneapolis, Edina, Bloomington, etc.) is especially strict:
The template I provide has been accepted by Hennepin County thousands of times in 2024-2025.
Deed tax = 0.0033 × consideration (rounded up to nearest $500)
Examples:
Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue – revenue.state.mn.us
Yes – every quitclaim deed must be signed in front of a Minnesota notary or authorized officer.
Most counties 1-10 business days; Hennepin and Ramsey often same-week if e-recorded.
Absolutely. Thousands of Minnesotans record their own deeds every year using my template.
No – only the grantor(s) sign. The grantee does not sign.
Warranty deed guarantees clear title; quitclaim transfers only whatever interest the grantor has – no guarantees.
Click below to download the exact form accepted by every Minnesota county recorder in 2025:
Download Minnesota Quitclaim Deed Form – PDF
Download Minnesota Quitclaim Deed Form – Word
Both files include:
This article and the free Minnesota quit claim deed form are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. Real estate laws change and your situation may have special circumstances (mortgages, divorce decrees, probate, etc.). Always consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or title company before recording any deed. Sources: Minnesota Statutes Chapters 507, 508, 287; IRS.gov; Minnesota Department of Revenue.
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