Who must sign a grant deed to validate it?

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The essential act is the grantor’s execution of the grant deed. The grantor is the person transferring the property, so their signature is what conveys title to the grantee and makes the transfer legally effective. The grantee’s signature is not required for validity; they may sign in some forms to acknowledge receipt in certain situations, but the conveyance itself relies on the grantor’s signing. In practice, the deed should be properly executed by the grantor (often witnessed or notarized), delivered, and typically recorded to provide notice of the transfer. If the grantor can’t sign, a legally authorized agent can sign on their behalf with proper documentation (such as a power of attorney).