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Legal Terms & Definitions

What is a grantee?

A

The person who conveys or transfers an interest in real property.

B

The person to whom a grant is made.

C

The officer who certifies the proof of execution.

D

The witness who signs after the maker acknowledges the document.

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. The person to whom a grant is made.

Detailed Explanation

A grantee receives the grant. In the booklet's definitions section, the grantee is the person to whom a grant is made, while the grantor is the person making it. Not to be confused with mortgagee/mortgagor, which describe security interests rather than grants generally.

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