Escrow & TitleIntermediateArizona Exam
For a deed to be valid in Arizona, it must include all of the following EXCEPT:
AGrantor's signature
BLegal description of the property
CGrantee's signatureCorrect
DWords of conveyance
Why Grantee's signature Is Correct
Answer C: Grantee's signature
A valid deed in Arizona requires the grantor's signature, grantee identified, legal description, and words of conveyance. The grantee does NOT need to sign the deed for it to be valid.
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Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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