Grantee
A grantee is the person or entity receiving property ownership through a deed. In a sale, the grantee is the buyer. The grantee must be clearly identified in the deed and must accept delivery for the conveyance to be effective.
Grantee Identification
- Full legal name required in the deed
- Manner of taking title specified (sole, joint, trust, LLC)
- Can be individual, couple, corporation, trust, or other entity
- Grantee does not sign the deed (only grantor signs)
Rights Received
- Legal title and ownership rights
- Right to possess, use, sell, lease, and mortgage
- Right to exclude others
- Deed warranty benefits and title insurance protection
- Subject to existing encumbrances, zoning, and exceptions
Pre-Closing Verification
Legal description accuracy, grantor identity, manner of title, deed type, title insurance, current survey, and disclosed encumbrances.
Related Terms
- Evidence of Title — Deed as title evidence
- Closing — Deed delivery to grantee
- Encumbrance — Existing liens on property
Barnes Walker Title Services
Barnes Walker Title ensures accurate grantee identification and proper deed preparation for Florida closings. Submit a title inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC