Escrow & Title
In South Dakota, when property is conveyed by deed, the deed must contain all of the following EXCEPT:
AThe grantor's signature
BWords of conveyance (granting clause)
CThe purchase price stated on the face of the deed✓ Correct
DA legal description of the property
Explanation
South Dakota deeds are not required to state the purchase price on their face (unlike some states that require recitation of consideration). Required deed elements include: grantor identified, grantee identified, words of conveyance, legal description, grantor's signature, and delivery and acceptance.
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