What makes a deed void?

• A. Failure to include a signature
• B. Undelivered or forged documents
• C. Notarization issues
• D. Not meeting state requirements

Answer: (B)

A deed becomes void primarily when it is undelivered or forged. The essential concept is that for a deed to be valid, it must be delivered with the intent to transfer ownership. If a deed has been forged, it lacks the necessary authenticity and does not bind the parties in a legal sense. Conversely, if a deed is simply undelivered, it signifies that the transfer of interest has not actually taken place, which also renders it void.

The other options address issues that might affect the validity of a deed but do not necessarily render it void outright. For example, failure to include a signature typically creates a problem with enforceability, yet it could potentially be rectified if the signature were to be added. Notarization issues could affect the deed's acceptance in some jurisdictions, but again, they do not automatically negate the deed's validity. Lastly, not meeting state requirements may result in complications or render the deed unenforceable, but it does not fundamentally invalidate a deed that has been properly executed in all other respects.