Escrow & Title
A deed in Arizona is legally delivered when:
AIt is signed by the grantor
BIt is recorded at the county recorder's office
CIt is voluntarily transferred to and accepted by the grantee✓ Correct
DIt is signed and notarized
Explanation
Delivery requires both the grantor's intent to immediately transfer title and acceptance by the grantee. Recording is strong evidence of delivery but is not required for legal transfer of title.
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Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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