Property Ownership

A Mississippi property owner conveys their property to a buyer using a deed. Legal title transfers when:

AThe deed is signed by the grantor
BThe deed is acknowledged (notarized)
CThe deed is delivered to and accepted by the grantee✓ Correct
DThe deed is recorded with the county

Explanation

Legal title transfers upon delivery and acceptance of the deed—not at signing, acknowledgment, or recording. Recording provides constructive notice but is not required for the conveyance between the parties to be effective.

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