Taking possession means they have to hold it.
Think if I had a shiny new coin in my hand and you wanted to take it then either your or your proxy would have to hold it even temporarily.
I am intentionally being overly literal on definitions and processes
Taking possession does not mean they need to own it, which is what "hold" typically means.
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
Hold (verb) to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal
I like the cut of your jib Matt