Q: is name of preparer and 3x3 block.required on a florida deed

A: Yes, preparer's name at the top left is a requirement. Not exactly sure what you are trying to compare but legal ID is a number. Grantor's name must be the actual full name of the person or entity, which should match the name of the grantee from the immediately preceding deed. And yes, you must have a legal description, just copy it from the property appraiser's website.

This is an important document for typically a very large purchase. It is not a complicated form but it is technical. If you are unsure how to complete it, it is best to get a professional to prepare it for you.

Good luck.

A: Deeds must meet the requirements that are outlined in Chapter 695.26, Florida Statute. The requirements include:

"Prepared by" statement (name and address of the "natural" person preparing the Deed)

Grantor(s) (Sellers-Party Giving Title) names legibly printed in the body of the deed

Grantor(s) mailing address

Grantee(s) (Buyer-Party Receiving Title) names legibly printed in the body of the Deed.

Grantee(s) mailing address

Signatures of Grantors

Names printed under Grantors' signatures

Two witnesses, for each signature and the names of witnesses printed under witnesses' signatures

Complete Notary acknowledgment

Names being acknowledged

Date acknowledgment taken

Signature of Notary

Name printed under signature

Commission expiration date

Ink seal

A 3-inch by 3-inch white space on the top right-handed corner of the first page of each document and a 1-inch by 3-inch which space on the top right-hand corner of each subsequent page of the document. This space is necessary for us to apply computerized recording information

The requirements include the name of the preparer and the 3x3 space. The grantor's name does not have to exactly match their ID. It should, however, match the previous deed in which they were grantee. The notary will also ask for ID of the grantor to confirm that person signing as the grantor is the correct person. If the name of the grantor does not match the ID, you will have difficulty finding a notary that will sign the deed.