Somerset County Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee Form
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Somerset County Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee Form
Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee form formatted to comply with all New Jersey recording and content requirements.

Somerset County Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee form.

Somerset County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee Document
Example of a properly completed New Jersey Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Somerset County Clerk
Somerville, New Jersey 08876-1262
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m M-F
Phone: (908) 231-7013
Recording Tips for Somerset County:
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Somerset County
Properties in any of these areas use Somerset County forms:
- Basking Ridge
- Bedminster
- Belle Mead
- Bernardsville
- Blawenburg
- Bound Brook
- Bridgewater
- Far Hills
- Flagtown
- Franklin Park
- Gladstone
- Hillsborough
- Kingston
- Liberty Corner
- Lyons
- Manville
- Martinsville
- Neshanic Station
- Peapack
- Pluckemin
- Raritan
- Rocky Hill
- Skillman
- Somerset
- Somerville
- South Bound Brook
- Warren
- Watchung
- Zarephath
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Somerset County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Somerset County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Somerset County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Somerset County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Somerset County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Somerset County?
Recording fees in Somerset County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (908) 231-7013 for current fees.
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Funding a trust with real estate takes a deed that moves title out of the owner's name and into the name of the trustee. This form prepares that deed for New Jersey property as a quitclaim: it releases whatever interest the grantor holds to a trustee who will hold the property under the terms of a trust, governed by N.J.S.A. 46:5-1 and the New Jersey Title Recordation Act.
What the Quitclaim Words Do
New Jersey gives the quitclaim its effect through statute. Under N.J.S.A. 46:5-1, a deed in which the grantor does remise, release and forever quitclaim unto the grantee is construed as a grant and conveyance of the grantor's interest. N.J.S.A. 46:5-3 fixes the limit: a quitclaim passes all the estate the grantor could lawfully convey by deed of bargain and sale, but it creates no covenant that the grantor holds title. New Jersey courts treat the result as a deed without covenants, so the trustee takes exactly the interest the grantor has and no assurance beyond it. The deed states that no-covenant character on its face so it is not misread as a warranty.
Title in a Trustee Capacity
The defining feature of this deed is who receives the property. The grantee block names a trustee, in the style of a named individual, as Trustee of the named trust dated a stated date, and the deed recites that the grantee takes solely as Trustee and not in an individual capacity. Trustee title is not a co-ownership interest with survivorship; the trustee holds legal title and the trust terms govern the beneficial interests. A frequent pattern is an owner who deeds property into that owner's own revocable living trust, signing as grantor and holding afterward as trustee.
Proving the Trust Behind the Deed
The deed is the conveyance, but a recorder or title company often wants to see the trustee's authority. N.J.S.A. 46:26A-4(a) lets a document evidencing a trust under which a fiduciary acquired real property be recorded with a fiduciary affidavit. The Uniform Trust Code at N.J.S.A. 3B:31-81 provides a certification of trust, a signed summary that states the trust's terms relevant to the transaction without disclosing the full instrument. The guide describes both.
Recording and the Companion Tax Forms
A deed conveying title is recorded with the county recording officer where the property sits, and recording protects the trustee's title under the race-notice rule of N.J.S.A. 46:26A-12. A New Jersey deed also travels with separate state forms that are not part of the deed itself: an Affidavit of Consideration, Form RTF-1, where the full consideration is not recited or an exemption is claimed, and a Gross Income Tax GIT/REP form. A trust funding made for no real price commonly relies on the Realty Transfer Fee exemption for consideration of less than $100.
The download includes the blank deed as a fillable PDF, a completed example for a realistic New Jersey trust funding, and a plain-language guide covering every section, the governing statutes, the signing rules, and the recording steps. The materials are informational and are not legal advice. A New Jersey Certificate of Trust documents the trustee's authority under N.J.S.A. 3B:31-81, prepared separately and not included in this package. A grantor who wants to give title assurances uses a Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenant against Grantor's Acts instead of a quitclaim.
Important: Your property must be located in Somerset County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Quitclaim Deed to a Trustee meets all recording requirements specific to Somerset County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Somerset County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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