Escrow & Title

For a deed to be valid, it must contain all of the following EXCEPT:

AIdentification of grantor and grantee

BLegal description of the property

CAcknowledgment (notarization) to be valid✓ Correct

DWords of conveyance (granting clause)

Explanation

Acknowledgment (notarization) is required for recording a deed but is not technically required for the deed to be valid between the parties. Essential elements of a valid deed include: grantor/grantee identification, legal description, words of conveyance, and grantor's signature.

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Key Terms to Know

Deed

A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).

Deed of Trust

A security instrument used in many states instead of a mortgage, involving three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee.

Easement

A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.

Encumbrance

Any claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.