Escrow & Title
A Washington deed must contain which of the following essential elements to be valid?
AA purchase price, notarization, and recording
BIdentification of grantor and grantee, legal description, words of conveyance, and grantor's signature✓ Correct
CA warranty of title, legal description, and two witnesses
DRecording, consideration, and attorney's certification
Explanation
The essential elements of a valid deed are: (1) grantor (competent grantor), (2) grantee (identified), (3) consideration (or words of gift), (4) words of conveyance ('grant,' 'convey,' etc.), (5) legal description of the property, and (6) grantor's signature. Notarization and recording are required for recording but not for validity between the parties.
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