Escrow & Title
For a Washington deed to be valid, it must include all of the following EXCEPT:
AGrantor's name
BLegal description of the property
CGrantor's signature
DRecording by the county auditor✓ Correct
Explanation
For a Washington deed to be valid between parties, it must have the grantor's name, grantee's name, legal description, and grantor's signature. Recording makes the transfer valid against third parties but is not required for the deed to be valid between the parties.
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