A real estate agent's client receives a deed to property in Hillsborough County. The deed was properly executed and delivered, but when they attempt to record it, the clerk's office rejects it because the grantor's name on the deed doesn't exactly match the name on the previously recorded deed in the chain of title. What should the agent advise?

Correct Answer

B) Obtain a correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor

Correct: B - Obtain a correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor. A correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor can resolve minor name discrepancies and allow proper recording. Why not A: This option is incorrect because "Record the deed anyway at a different county office" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Obtain a correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor". A correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor can resolve minor name discrepancies and allow proper recording. Why not C: This option is incorrect because "File a quiet title action to resolve the name discrepancy" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Obtain a correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor". A correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor can resolve minor name discrepancies and allow proper recording. Why not D: This option is incorrect because "Accept that the deed cannot be recorded and rely on possession" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Obtain a correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor". A correction deed or affidavit of identity from the grantor can resolve minor name discrepancies and allow proper recording.