Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions

For a deed to transfer title, which of the following is essential?

• a.The deed must be recorded before it is valid between the parties
• b.The deed must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee✓
• c.The grantee must sign the deed
• d.The deed must be notarized to be valid between the parties

A deed transfers title when it is delivered by the grantor and accepted by the grantee; recording is for public notice, not validity between the parties. The grantor, not the grantee, signs the deed.