In Texas, a deed must be signed by:
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Both grantor and grantee
Both grantor and grantee signatures are not required in Texas. This misconception may stem from confusion with other documents like contracts where both parties typically sign. Deeds are unilateral instruments created by the grantor to transfer property.
The grantor only
The grantee only
The grantee's signature is never required on a deed in Texas or most jurisdictions. The grantee is the recipient of the property interest, not the creator of the legal document transferring it.
Two witnesses
While witnesses may be required for certain types of deeds in some states, Texas does not require witness signatures for a deed to be valid. The grantor's signature alone is sufficient.
Why is this correct?
Texas law requires only the grantor's signature on a deed. The grantor is the party transferring ownership, so their signature is what validates the transfer. The grantee accepts ownership by receiving the deed, not by signing it.
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