A deed in Virginia must be:
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Only signed
A deed must be more than just signed. While signing is necessary, Virginia law requires acknowledgment (notarization) to verify the grantor's identity and voluntary execution, plus recording to provide public notice and protect against third parties.
Signed, acknowledged, and recorded to protect against third parties
Approved by the state
Virginia deeds do not require state approval. The state's role is to provide a recording system for public notice, but the deed itself is a private document between grantor and grantee that doesn't need governmental approval to be valid.
Witnessed by two people
While witnessing may be required for certain documents, Virginia deeds specifically require acknowledgment (notarization) rather than witnessing by two people. Notarization serves to verify the grantor's identity and voluntary execution.
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A deed in Virginia must be signed, acknowledged, and recorded to be effective against third parties. The acknowledgment provides proof of identity and voluntary execution, while recording establishes public notice and protects against subsequent claimants who didn't have notice.
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