What is needed for a valid deed to be delivered in Georgia?

For a valid deed to be considered delivered in Georgia, it is necessary that the deed is properly delivered to and accepted by the grantee. Delivery refers to the intention of the grantor to transfer the property and the actual act of handing over the deed to the grantee or otherwise manifesting that intent. Acceptance is equally important, as the grantee must acknowledge receipt and assent to the terms of the deed for the transfer to be effective.

In scenarios where a deed is merely signed or notarized but not delivered with the intent to transfer ownership, or if it is not accepted by the grantee, it lacks the legal force necessary to convey property rights. Therefore, mere notarization or signature from only one party does not fulfill the requirements for a valid deed. Effective delivery combined with acceptance ensures that the ownership interest in the property is legitimately transferred from the grantor to the grantee.