Property Ownership

A South Carolina deed must contain which of the following essential elements to be valid?

ANotarization, consideration amount, and recording date
BGrantor, grantee, legal description, granting clause, and grantor's signature✓ Correct
CSignatures from both parties and a witness
DAn attorney's certification and SCREC approval

Explanation

Essential elements of a valid deed include: competent grantor, identified grantee, legal description of the property, words of conveyance (granting clause), and the grantor's signature. Notarization is needed for recording.

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