Escrow & Title
A deed must be delivered and accepted in Iowa for the conveyance to take effect. 'Delivery' means:
AMailing the deed to the county recorder
BThe grantor's intent to make the deed presently operative and passing it to the grantee or their agent✓ Correct
CRecording the deed at the county recorder's office
DThe grantee signing the deed
Explanation
In Iowa, delivery requires the grantor's intent that the deed be presently effective as a conveyance. Physical transfer alone is insufficient if the grantor does not intend the deed to operate immediately.
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