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the wife of the grantor is to sign, her name should follow that of her husband.If one or both cannot write, the signature can be made in this way:

His George X Jones. Mark.

Witness…………..

In some states one or more witnesses are required to the signature of the grantor; in others, witnesses are not necessary, except where a “mark” is made.

An important part of a deed is the Acknowledgment. This is the act of acknowledging before a notary public, justice or other official properly qualified to administer an oath, that the signatures are genuine and made voluntarily.

The acknowledgment having been taken, the official stamps the paper with his seal and signs it.