Quit Claim Deed

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A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor may have in a property to the grantee, without warranting that the grantor actually holds title. It makes no promises about the quality of the title — it simply releases the grantor's potential interest.

Because Idaho is a community property state, both spouses generally must sign to convey or encumber community real estate, even on a quitclaim deed (Idaho Code § 32-912). Quitclaim deeds are commonly used between family members or to clear up title questions, not for arm's-length sales.

A quitclaim deed is a release, not a guarantee. It is a useful, low-cost way to move whatever interest someone holds — for example, transferring a home into both spouses' names or removing an ex-spouse after a divorce. Because it makes no warranties, buyers in an arm's-length sale should expect a warranty deed and an owner's title insurance policy instead.

Source: Idaho Code § 32-912

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Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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