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A deed in Virginia must be:

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B) Signed, acknowledged, and recorded to protect against third parties

Virginia deeds must be signed, acknowledged (notarized), and recorded to be effective against third parties.

Answer Options
A
Only signed
B
Signed, acknowledged, and recorded to protect against third parties
C
Approved by the state
D
Witnessed by two people
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recording-statutesdeed-typesproperty-transfer

Key Terms:

Virginia deed requirementsacknowledgmentrecordingconstructive noticeVa. Code § 55.1-300

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Real property is immovable land and anything permanently attached to it, while personal property (also called chattels) is movable.

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