Title deed

A deed (as an evidence) is any legal instrument in writing which passes, and confirms any interest, right or property and that is signed, attested or delivered, in jurisdictions, sealed. It is commonly associated with transferring title to the property.

The United Kingdom, England and Wales operate a 'property register'. Title deeds are documents showing ownership, as well as rights, obligations, or mortgages on the property. Since around 2000, compulsory registration has been required for all properties mortgaged or transferred. The details of rights, obligations, and covenants referred to in deeds will be transferred to the register, a contract describing the property ownership.

Deed poll
A deed poll is a legal document binding only to a single person or several persons acting jointly to express an active intention. It is not of contract because it binds only one party and expressed the intention instead of the promise. It is meant for the changing name.