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Certificate: The deed includes a certificate of preparation, stating that the deed was prepared by or under the supervision of a Maryland lawyer or by one of the parties. This certificate must be signed by the lawyer or party who prepared the deed. Notarized deed: The new deed must be signed before a notary public.

Once you've filled out the new deed correctly, the grantor must sign it in the presence of a notary public. After notarization, the deed should be recorded at the local county clerk or recorder's office where the property is located. There may be a small fee associated with this process.

Maryland Witness Requirements In general, a notary acknowledgment is required for legal documents affecting title. Be aware that a notary acknowledgment and two witnesses (one of whom may be the notary) are required for Maryland powers of attorney.

Either get your deed online or pick up a copy in person at the circuit court. Deeds and most other documents kept by the Land Records Department are available through mdlandrec.net. This website is free to use but you must create an account using your name and email address.

Recording Maryland Deeds A deed that transfers Maryland real estate becomes fully effective only after it is recorded in the land records of the county where the real estate is located. Each county's clerk of the circuit court maintains the county's land records.

Deed Requirements All deeds and other property-related documents must be accompanied by a completed Maryland State Intake Sheet. A deed which changes or transfers ownership of property must be accompanied by a lien certificate. A deed submitted without a lien certificate will not be processed.