Escrow & Title
A deed must be delivered and accepted to be effective. This means:
AThe deed must be recorded at the county recorder's office
BThe grantor must physically hand the deed to the grantee, and the grantee must accept it✓ Correct
CThe deed must be mailed via certified mail
DDelivery is complete when the grantor signs the deed
Explanation
A deed is not effective until it is voluntarily delivered by the grantor with the intent to transfer title, and the grantee accepts it. Signing alone is insufficient—the grantor must give up control of the deed. Acceptance is generally presumed if the transfer is beneficial to the grantee.
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