Maryland Deed Forms (4)

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Maryland Deed Forms (4)

A Maryland deed is a legal document that transfers property ownership from a grantor to a grantee. Deeds are usually between a seller and a buyer, but they may also be used to correct or update the property title or as security on a loan. Beyond the simple conveyance of title, a deed will often provide the grantee with protection against liability for encumbrances and liens.

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A Maryland deed is a legal document that transfers property ownership from a grantor to a grantee. Deeds are usually between a seller and a buyer, but they may also be used to correct or update the property title or as security on a loan. Beyond the simple conveyance of title, a deed will often provide the grantee with protection against liability for encumbrances and liens.

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Deed of Trust – Conveys a property title to a third-party trustee to hold as collateral for a loan between the grantor and a lender.

 

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General Warranty Deed – Transfers the property’s ownership with the guarantee that there are no liens or mortgages on it.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – A deed that does not offer any assurances regarding the quality of the property’s title.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees that there are no encumbrances on the property from the period during which the grantor was the owner.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White paper of sufficient weight and thickness to be legible.

Font – Black and at least 8pt[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature requires a notary acknowledgment.[2]

Where to Record – Deeds are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court where the property is located.[3]

Cost – $10 for deeds of up to 9 pages (as of this writing)[4]

Additional Forms

Land Instrument Intake Sheet – Must be completed and filed with the deed to provide the court clerk with all relevant details of the conveyance (see instructions).[5]

Sources

    1. § 3-104(d), (e)(1)
    2. § 4-101(a)(1)
    3. § 3-301(a)
    4. § 3-601(a)(2)(ii)
    5. § 3-104(g)(2)