Ing to Florida law, a deed is valid between two parties when executed, notarized and delivered. As a practical matter, deeds are usually recorded when executed, signed and delivered; however there may be exceptions.
A quit claim deed is the easiest way to change property title in Florida. This type of deed is used to (1) add or remove family members from the title, (2) transfer property to an LLC, (3) transfer property to a living trust, and (4) remove an ex-spouse from the title.
An attorney licensed to practice law in Florida must prepare deeds, powers of attorney, and other instruments that are to be recorded. General closing documents that will not be recorded can be prepared by a non-attorney provided they are not contractual in nature.
Forgeryand fraud A forged deed is void under Florida law and is a third-degree felony. The term covers the fraudulent production of a legal document or making alterations to a legal document which may render it void. These forged documents can make their way into public records and be treated like legitimate documents.
3 legal requirements for a valid deed in Florida The signatures of the owners. The most important component of any deed is the signature of the current owner. Notarization. Given the power that deeds have and the value of real estate, there is plenty of incentive for fraud. Two witness signatures.
For a deed to be valid, it must contain several essential elements, including the operative words of conveyance, description of the property, signatures, delivery, proper formatting and execution, absence of defects and encumbrances, legal capacity of parties, proper recording, and voluntary execution.
Deed or official record: Original deed, warranty deed or deed of trust to the property. A utility bill dated between April 2022 and present, must also be included. Mortgage documentation: Mortgage statement, mortgage promissory note or the closing disclosure form.
Lack of Proper Execution: In Florida, a deed must be signed by the Grantor(s) (commonly the seller(s)), notarized, and witnessed by two disinterested people (the notary may act as one witness). Failure to meet these formal requirements can render the deed invalid.
689.07 “Trustee” or “as trustee” added to name of grantee, transferee, assignee, or mortgagee transfers interest or creates lien as if additional word or words not used.
Florida Statute 741.31 makes the violation of a domestic violence injunction a crime. The injunction cannot be waived by the one who originally obtained it for protection. The violation of the injunction is seen as being serious in the eyes of the court because a violation is the willful disregard of a court order.