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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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