[NC] [NC] Do I need separate quitclaim deeds for each property?
The properties are four lots that were given to my great-aunt in a general warranty deed by her husband, my great-uncle. In the general warranty deed they were given all at once in one deed, and I am copying the description from that. But I was told that you need to have four separate quitclaim deeds for each property since each has an address.
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If you’re preparing quitclaim deeds in North Carolina for four separate lots—each with its own legal description and street address—you can include all four in a single instrument (as long as the ownership and grantor/grantee language covers all four), but there are some practical and legal advantages to doing four separate deeds:
Reasons to Prepare Separate Deeds
• Clarity and Avoidance of Errors — Keeping each property in a separate document minimizes the risk of copying a legal description incorrectly.
• Easier Title Searches and Recording — Each deed can be filed with its specific parcel, making future searches and filings clearer.
• Avoid Future Confusion or Disputes — If one lot’s transfer is ever contested, it’s easier to resolve if isolated.
Is It Required?
Not strictly required under North Carolina law. As long as all four tracts are accurately described in one deed and it meets recording requirements, it can be recorded.
Best Practice
Prepare four separate quitclaim deeds:
• Use the exact property description from the original warranty deed for each lot.
• Record each deed separately in the county where the property is located.
• If all lots are in the same county, you may record them the same day, but each will receive its own reference number.
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Hello, I am preparing a quitclaim deed for four properties. Do I need one for each property?
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I understand you are preparing a quitclaim deed for four properties. Are these properties located in the same state?
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The properties are four lots that were given to my great-aunt in a general warranty deed by her husband, my great-uncle. In the general warranty deed they were given all at once in one deed, and I am copying the description from that. But I was told that you need to have four separate quitclaim deeds for each property since each has an address.
Andres Sanchez
Hello, my name is Andres Sanchez and I am an attorney with 20 years of experience. Could you tell me what state you're in?
Hello Andres, I am in North Carolina.
Andres Sanchez
If you’re preparing quitclaim deeds in North Carolina for four separate lots—each with its own legal description and street address—you can include all four in a single instrument (as long as the ownership and grantor/grantee language covers all four), but there are some practical and legal advantages to doing four separate deeds:
Reasons to Prepare Separate Deeds
• Clarity and Avoidance of Errors — Keeping each property in a separate document minimizes the risk of copying a legal description incorrectly.
• Easier Title Searches and Recording — Each deed can be filed with its specific parcel, making future searches and filings clearer.
• Avoid Future Confusion or Disputes — If one lot’s transfer is ever contested, it’s easier to resolve if isolated.
Is It Required?
Not strictly required under North Carolina law. As long as all four tracts are accurately described in one deed and it meets recording requirements, it can be recorded.
Best Practice
Prepare four separate quitclaim deeds:
• Use the exact property description from the original warranty deed for each lot.
• Record each deed separately in the county where the property is located.
• If all lots are in the same county, you may record them the same day, but each will receive its own reference number.
Okay, excellent, thank you.
Andres Sanchez
You're welcome. I hope everything works out for you.
We shall see. This is my first time filing. Here's to getting it right the first time.
Andres Sanchez
Best of luck.
Have a good evening.
Andres Sanchez
Same to you.
Andres Sanchez
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