What is the process for preparing and filing a quit claim deed in King County, Washington

Chapter 64.04 RCW (Conveyances) provides the statutory requirements and sample forms for the various types of deeds. The statutes are at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=64.04 .

Blank deeds likely are available at office supplies stores, among other places.

The blank Excise Tax Affidavit is available at http://www.metrokc.gov/recelec/records/recordersForms.htm .

The forms themselves are not that hard to fill out. Escrow offices and law offices likely can prepare and file them for you for a few hundred dollars.

Where you may want legal advice on likely the consequences of recording the forms. For that you likely will need to discuss your situation with an attorney. Without knowing more about your situation, no one can comment specifically about your situation. For help that is specific to your situation, you may want to review your facts and options with an attorney.

Quitclaim deeds are normally one- or two-page documents. You need to have certain language and the proper format for it, however, before the King County Recorder's Office will record it. Recording fees are $24.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page thereafter. You will also need to prepare a real estate excise tax affidavit and cite the WAC provision for the possible exemption. The minimum processing fee for that is $10.00.

You can get a quit claim deed form from http://www.wsba.org if you search "real estate forms".

Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell