To effect a transfer of title by deed, ______ must occur.

For a valid conveyance by deed, in addition to other deed validity requirements (competent grantor, identifiable grantee, granting clause, adequate description, consideration recited, execution, etc.), there must be “delivery and acceptance”. Delivery by the grantor and acceptance by the grantee are the operative acts that pass title. An exchange of money is not required to effect the legal transfer (consideration may be nominal and need not be physically exchanged at that moment). Judicial validation is not a standard requirement for voluntary conveyances.