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A deed is a legal document used to convey or transfer a right of ownership in a piece of property. A deed must be obtained to buy and sell a piece of property to show ownership rights.
History
Deeds date back to the medieval period in Europe, specifically in England, where deeds were conveyed in oral form between two people buying and selling land.
Language
Deeds must state what right is being conveyed and the name of the party receiving the right. The person conveying the deed must also have legal claim and ownership in the property.
Signatures
Deeds usually need signed by the party granting the right to another, before witnesses or authorized notary, and shall be sealed and delivered to the appropriate party.
Types
Property deeds come in two common forms, quitclaim and general warranty. A quitclaim deed transfers just the person's interest in the property, while a general warranty deed conveys the interest along with all warranties allowable by law.
Recording
Property deeds need to be properly recorded with the local county recorder's office for public record.
Source:
Bob's Geneology Filing Cabinet II: Some Things Every Genealogist Should Know About Deeds
MortgageFit: Quitclaim Deed: Document transferring property-interest
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