Which statement about deed delivery is true?

• A. Physical hand delivery to grantee only
• B. Delivery can occur via mailing to grantee or grantee's agent
• C. Delivery is complete only when the grantee records the deed
• D. Delivery is never required if the grantor intends transfer

Answer: (B)

Delivery of a deed hinges on the grantor’s present intent to transfer and the deed being placed into the grantee’s or the grantee’s agent’s control. It doesn’t have to be handed over in person; putting the deed in the mail to the grantee or to someone authorized to deliver it to the grantee counts as delivery. Recording the deed is not delivery, and the grantor’s mere intention to transfer isn’t enough without actual delivery or control passing to the grantee. Acceptance by the grantee is typically presumed upon delivery. So mailing the deed to the grantee or to the grantee’s agent is a valid mode of delivery and is the best choice.