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To add a name to a deed in Maryland, you must prepare a new deed that includes both the current owner's name and the new owner's name. The current owner is the grantor, and the new owner is the grantee. The new deed should include a legal description of the property.

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.

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.

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.

Holding title to a piece of property is the legal way of saying you own the right to the property. In contrast, deeds are legal documents (also called instruments) that transfer title from one person to another.

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.