Which deed is used to convey private owner's road, street, or alley rights to the public?

• A. Deed of Trust
• B. Administrators Deed
• C. Quitclaim Deed
• D. Cession Deed

Answer: (D)

Transferring a private owner's road, street, or alley rights to the public is accomplished by a cession deed. This document specifically conveys the owner’s interest in the land to the government to dedicate it for public use, making it part of the public right-of-way. It’s the instrument designed for gifting or transferring property for public infrastructure such as roads and streets. This differs from a deed of trust, which secures a loan on the property; an administrator’s deed, which transfers estate property after a death; and a quitclaim deed, which transfers whatever interest the grantor has without warranties. Therefore, the cession deed is the proper vehicle to dedicate private land for public streets and alleys.