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Examples of a deed are deeds of hypothecation for creating charge on movable properties in favour of the banks/financial institutions etc. An agreement by its name suggests that there should be at least two parties signing/approving the same. Examples of an agreement are agreement to sale, loan agreement etc.

A deed is a written document which is executed with the necessary formality (that is, more than a simple signature), and by which an interest, right or property passes or is confirmed, or an obligation binding on some person is created or confirmed. Deeds are generally enforceable despite any lack of consideration.

No witness required in Victoria or Queensland. (See below in connection with witnessing). Consider the benefits of deed vs contract. Where the deed is made in NSW, Victoria or Queensland, sign electronically.

Signature by the maker Signing as a deed requires those very words above to be written on the document and the signature of the person making the deed. The signature should be on the document itself approximately in the space provided.

A company can sign a deed in the following ways: by affixing a the company seal (an unusual approach these days) by one director signing in the presence of a witness who attests to their signing. by two directors signing (no witnesses are required)

In all States and Territories except Victoria (and the Northern Territory and Queensland, where the deed is actually sealed), a deed must be attested by at least 1 witness who is not a party to it. As a matter of best practice, attestation should be required in all cases.

A deed is a written document which is executed with the necessary formality (that is, more than a simple signature), and by which an interest, right or property passes or is confirmed, or an obligation binding on some person is created or confirmed. Deeds are generally enforceable despite any lack of consideration.

These formal legal documents require precise wording and need to be signed and witnessed before being executed. A solicitor can ensure that the document is accurate and legally robust.

*Changes to the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 mean that deeds can now be considered as transactions. They can be in electronic form and 'signed, sealed and delivered' by electronic communication, under Victorian law.

Transfers, leases and other documents ?under Deed? will usually require an independent witness against each signature. The same person can witness multiple signatures, but the witness must be an adult, and cannot be related to you or any other party in the transaction.