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Typically, deeds contain the name of the current owner (the ?Grantor?), the name of the new owner (the ?Grantee?), the legal description of the real property, and the signature (notarized) of the Grantor. The deed will also describe how title is being held by the Grantee.

How do I add someone or remove someone from my deed? Property ownership is not like a car title. To make any kind of change to ownership of property, a new deed will need to be prepared and recorded in the Clerk's Office where the property is located.

Can I prepare my own deed? The Clerk's Office Land Records Department will accept a deed prepared by a property owner or an attorney, who is a member of the Virginia Bar. The document must meet all recording standards.

Minimally, a deed must include: The identity of the parties to the conveyance. The consideration paid for the conveyance. Language granting the parcel to the grantee. A sufficiently specific description of the property and the interest to be conveyed. Signatures of the parties granting the conveyance.

Standard Requirements for Recording All documents must have original signatures. NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED. If the document is handwritten, it must be legible. Print quality must be legible for the scanner to read and produce an acceptable image.

A general warranty deed is used to transfer an interest in real estate in Virginia in most real estate transactions. A Virginia warranty deed conveys real property with warranty covenants to the buyer. It requires an acknowledgement of the grantor's signature.