4 Warren's Weed New York Real Property § 37.77

Summary

A deed must be in writing and subscribed by the grantor or his lawful agent who has been authorized in writing.1 “Subscribed” means the actual signing of the grantor’s name on the instrument.2 It is not essential, however, that the signature be in the handwriting of the grantor. He may cause the instrument to be signed by another person for him.3 It is always wise, however, to have the grantor himself make the signature. Generally a party may effectively subscribe an instrument in his own name, a fictitious name, numerals, figures, a mark or initials, where the subscriber intends ...