STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FREE TRADER AGREEMENT

Sep 16, 2026

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North Carolina Free Trader Agreement template formalizes property and business rights between separated spouses. It states that, for releases and mutual intent, each party relinquishes marriage-based interests in real property and agrees the other may acquire, manage, lease, alienate, and convey property without further consent or joinder. The agreement references North Carolina General Statutes 52-10 and 39-13.4 and includes execution and notarization provisions in duplicate originals for each party.

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Mutual Releases

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FREE TRADER AGREEMENT COUNTY OF THIS FREE TRADER AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2012, by and between (herein called “Wife”), and (herein called “Husband”) . W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS the parties were married to each other on or about ; and WHEREAS, the Husband and Wife are separated from each other on or about the day of , 2012, with the intent to remain separate and apart; and WHEREAS the parties wish to establish the right of each other under the terms of North Carolina General Statutes 52-10 and 39-13.4 to convey property and transact business without joinder of the other. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual releases herein contained, the parties agree as follows: 1.1. The Wife for herself, her heirs, executors, administrators, successors in interest and assigns, hereby releases and relinquishes unto the Husband, his heirs, executors, administrators, successors in interest and assigns, any and all right arising out of the marriage relationship to any and all real property or interest in real property hereafter acquired by the Husband. Wife hereby agrees that the Husband may henceforth acquire, hold, manage, alienate, lease and convey his said property without her knowledge, further consent or joinder, in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section 39-13.4, just the same as if she had never been married to him. 1.2. The Husband, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators, successors in interest and assigns, hereby releases and relinquishes unto the Wife, her heirs, executors, administrators, successors in interest and assigns, any and all right arising out of the marriage relationship to any and all real property or interest in real property hereafter acquired by the Wife. Husband hereby agrees that the Wife may henceforth acquire, hold, manage, alienate, lease and convey her said property without his knowledge, further consent or joinder, in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section 39-13.4, just the same as if he had never been married to her. 1.3. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals, the day and year first above set forth, in duplicate originals, with at least one original copy of this Free Trader Agreement being retained by each of the parties hereto. NAME, Wife (Seal) NAME, Husband (Seal) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF On this the th day of , 2012 before me personally appeared (NAME) and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing FREE TRADER AGREEMENT. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this the day of , 2012. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF On this the day of , 2012 before me personally appeared (NAME) and acknowledged that he executed the foregoing FREE TRADER AGREEMENT. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this the day of , 2012. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires:

FAQs

What does a Free Trader Agreement in North Carolina establish between spouses?

It sets the right of each spouse to convey property and transact business without the other’s joinder, based on specified North Carolina statutes.

What rights does the Wife release regarding real property acquired by the Husband?

The Wife releases any marriage-based rights in the Husband’s future real property and agrees the Husband may manage, lease, convey, or alienate it without her knowledge or consent.

What legal steps are included to make the agreement effective?

The agreement is executed in duplicate originals and each party signs before a notary public, including the notary commission expiration date.

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