A deed must be signed by:

A deed must be signed by the grantor to be valid. The grantor is the individual or entity that transfers ownership of the property to another party, typically referred to as the grantee. The signature of the grantor on the deed signifies their intention to convey the property rights to the grantee, completing the transaction.

While it is standard for the grantee to acknowledge the deed, their signature is not required for the deed to be valid and effective. Additionally, the actions of the grantor (the one transferring the property) are what initiate the transfer of ownership. This principle reflects the essential function of a deed as a means of legally documenting the intent to transfer property rights from one party to another.