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$20.00 * for any other Instrument 9 pages or less, except an instrument involving solely a principalresidence it shall be $20.00 regardless of length

$75.00 * for any other instrument 10 pages or more

$10.00 * for a Release (all forms) 9 pages or less

$20.00 * for an Assignment

$20.00 * for a Financing Statement, Termination, Continuation

$15.00 * for a Notice of Sale

$20.00 for a Power of Attorney (no surcharge)

*Recording Surcharge:

(THIS IS IN ADDITION TO REGULAR RECORDING COST NOTED ABOVE)

$40.00 for all recordable instruments executed July 1, 2011 forward. If the documentbeing recorded is dated, signed and acknowledged prior to July 1, 2011, the surchargeis $20.00. Note: The statute, Section 13-604, Courts and Judicial Proceedingsprovides for the $40.00 surcharge to only be effective until July 1, 2015 and then itwould revert back to the statutory $20.00.

NOTE: THE RECORDING DESK IN EACH JURISDICTION MAY HAVE A CUSTOM OF ASSESSING THE SURCHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN RECORDABLE INSTRUMENTS AND NOT OTHERS, (i.e., Power of Attorney) - IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING WHETHER OR NOT THE SURCHARGE APPLIES TO YOUR INSTRUMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECORDING DESK.

UNIFORM RECORDING INFORMATION FOR THE MARYLAND COUNTIES

Recording Costs:

On the following instruments:

All recordable instruments

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Transfer tax will be one quarter of one percent (0.025) which must be paid by the seller. This obligation is not subject to contractual shift.

Zero (0) to Five (5) percent. Verification with appropriate tax office should be done to verify that the property has not been assessed for agriculture use in the past five years. If assessed, have the assessment office calculate the percentage and the amount of tax applicable. The assessment office telephone number is provided for each county on its respective recording information data sheet.

County Agricultural Transfer Tax:

Montgomery and Washington Counties have a separate County Agricultural Transfer Tax which may be applicable if your transaction involves agricultural assessed property. See Montgomery and Washington County Data Sheets for more information

COUNTY RECORDATION & TRANSFER TAXES WILL VARY FROM COUNTY TO COUNTY

----- SEE EACH COUNTY RECORDATION DATA SHEET -----

State Recordation and County Transfer Taxes:

SALE TO FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER, UNLESS THERE ARE PROVISIONS TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT OF SALE, THE SELLER WILL PAY ---- HOWEVER, THIS OBLIGATION IS SUBJECT TO CONTRACTUAL SHIFT TO PURCHASER IN WHOLE OR IN PART.

NOTE: Section 13-409 of the Tax Property Article provides those Counties having a County Transfer tax may provide an exemption for First Time Home Buyers similar to that given on the State Transfer Tax. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2003, NO COUNTY HAS ENACTED AN EXEMPTION EXCEPT CAROLINE, QUEEN ANNE'S, ST. MARY’S, and WASHINGTON COUNTIES. DOUBLE CHECK THE PROPERTY JURISDICTION SUBSEQUENT HERETO.

State Agricultural Transfer Tax:

One half of one percent (0.005) on the total consideration:

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - EFFECTIVE 9/1/95

First-Time Homebuyer (First time to own residential, owner-occupied property in the State of

Maryland.): ALL GRANTEES MUST BE "FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS" or be a guarantor or co-

maker on the purchase money note who was required to be vested with title but who will not

occupy premises as principal residence. Supporting affidavit is required. SEE FURTHER

EXPLANATION ON PAGE 4

State Transfer Tax:

Certification of Preparartion of Documents ‐ Page 1 of 1

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a.

b.

c.

d.

Date:

My Commission Expires: ________________

Note: The signature of the individual making the certification under Examples ‘a’, ’b’, or ‘c’ does not have to be a “live” signature. A facsimile or an electronically produced signature will be sufficient. This is important particularly on loan and other documents received by e-mail.

I hereby certify that _____________________________, an attorney at law duly admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland did appear before me, the undersigned notary public in and for the State aforesaid and did state that the within instrument was prepared under his/her supervision.

Notary Public

I hereby certify that the within instrument was prepared under the supervision of Sam Hill, an attorney at law, duly admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland.

This must be signed by the attorney

Sam Hill, Attorney at Law

I hereby certify that the within instrument was prepared by (Grantor/Grantee/Party Secured), a party to this instrument.

This must be signed by one of the parties to the instrument

Party to the Instrument

Sam Hill, Attorney at Law

Certification of Preparation of Documents:

All Deeds, Deeds of Trusts and/or Mortgages being presented for recording in the Land Records in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court must have a certification of preparation stated thereon. [MD Annotated Code, Real Property, Section 3-104(f)]

The following examples are satisfactory for compliance with recording requirements:

I hereby certify that the within instrument was prepared by Sam Hill, an attorney at law, duly admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland.

This must be signed by the attorney

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If the Grantees are all first time homebuyers and in addition a co-signer/guarantor is required to be on the deed and purchase money deed of trust the affidavits set forth on Pages 37 and 38 must both be executed and attached to the deed.

3. Affidavit may NOW be executed under a power of attorney.

A first time homebuyer in Maryland receives an exemption on payment of the State Transfer Tax. The State Transfer Tax is one half of one percent (0.005) on the total consideration. The State Transfer Tax on a qualified first time homebuyer transaction will be one quarter of one percent (0.0025). This portion of the State Transfer Tax must be paid by the seller. THIS OBLIGATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO CONTRACTURAL SHIFT.

In order to qualify as a first time homebuyer, the homebuyer must be a first time owner of residential, owner-occupied property in the State of Maryland. All Grantees must be in the category of first time homebuyer in order to qualify or be a guarantor or co-maker on the purchase money note who was required to be vested with title but who will not occupy the premises as a principal residence.

Requirement:

a. owner-occupied;

b. residential property;

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER REQUIREMENTS

c. in the State of Maryland

1. Must never have owned:

2. Must execute a supporting affidavit.

If the Grantees are all first time homebuyers, the affidavit set forth on Page 37 must be executed and attached to the deed.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

# 1.# 3.# 4.# 5.

# 6.

# 7.# 8.# 9.#10. Indicate if Grantee will occupy as principal residence

Note: Originally the MD Intake forms were multi‐page (3 page) carbonized form with each page a different color

however typically the MD Intake forms are now computer generated. Some offices have experienced difficulty

with the issue with SDAT and the Office of Finance as the carbon forms which are prepared manually were color

coded for the different agencies. One may still preparing them within the system, but one should print on white,

yellow and pink paper so that they mirrors the old carbon forms exactly.

District, Property Tax I.D., Liber/Folio Subdivision Name (if applicable), Lot, Block or Square Footage/Acreage

Location/Address of Property being conveyedPartial Conveyance (if so, note amount of Sq. Ft./Acreage Transferred)Transferred from (Grantor)Transferred to (Grantee) (include mailing address of New Owner/Grantee)Contact/mailing information (including phone number)

Fees - Recording, Surcharge, State Recordation Tax, State Transfer Tax, County Transfer Tax (if applicable)

EXPEDITED RECORDATION PROCEDURE FOR ALL MARYLAND COUNTIES

A deed or other instrument which effects a change of ownership may be recorded by the Clerk's Office without presentation to the Transfer Division of the Assessment Office for all Maryland counties.

The original documents effecting a change of ownership must bear a Certification by the Collector of Taxes that all taxes have been paid and must be accompanied by:

A completed intake sheet*;

A copy of the deed and any survey, for submission to the Department of Assessment & Taxation; and

A Lien Certificate where required for transfer of title.

* A "completed intake sheet" is deemed at a MINIMUM to include the following information in noted sections:

Type of InstrumentTax Exemptions (note reason for exemption)Consideration and Tax Calculations

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5. Deeds

6. Undisclosed or missing heirs.

7. Misinterpretation of wills.

35. Duress in execution of instruments.

30. Corporation franchise taxes, a lien on all corporate assets.

4. Deeds delivered after death of grantor or grantee, or without consent of grantor.

35 Title Troubles. 29. Descriptions apparently, but not actually, adequate.1. False impersonation of the true owner of the land.

2. Forged deeds, releases, etc.3. Instruments executed under fabricated or expired power of attorney.

31. Erroneous reports furnished by tax officials.

34. Marital rights of spouse purportedly, but not

32. Administration of estates of persons absent but not deceased.

33. Undisclosed divorce of spouse who conveys as consort's heir.

26. Deed from a bigamous couple.

27. Defective acknowledgments.28. Federal condemnation without filing of notice.

Here are thirty-five title troubles that frequently occur. You may not discover them when your buy real estate–but months or years later, they can result in the loss of your property or an expensive lawsuit.

20. Claims of creditors against property sold by heirs or devisees.

21. Deeds in lieu of foreclosure given under duress.22. Ultra vires deed given under false corporate resolution.23. Easements by prescription not discovered by a survey.24. Deed of community property recited to be separate property.25. Errors in tax records. (For example, listing payment against wrong property.)

Title troubles not disclosed by the most careful search of the public records–called hidden hazards–are the most dangerous. Because of them, your abstract may be perfect, but your title worth-less. Your attorney's examination may be the finest that skill, experience and legal knowledge can produce, but your title may be fatally defective.

Owner's title insurance protects you as well as your heirs from financial loss caused by title troubles. And the title insurer, without expense to you, will defend you against any attack on the title to your property as insured. The one-time premium is small. The protection is great.

8. Deeds by persons of unsound mind.9. Deeds by minors.

10. Deeds by aliens.11. Deeds by persons supposedly single but secretly married.

13. Surviving children omitted from a will.14. Mistakes in recording legal documents.

12. Birth or adoption of children after date of will.

There are many title troubles that can arise to cause the loss of your home–or your business property–or your mortgage investment.

Before buying real estate, give one of our offices a call. Ask how simple it is to fully protect yourself against title loss.

15. Want of jurisdiction of persons in judicial proceedings.

16. Discovery of will of apparent intestate.17. Errors in indexing.18. Falsification of records.19. Capacity of foreign fiduciaries.

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The Maryland Counties:

Allegany County ‐ Page 1 of 2

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4th Circuit Court:

Recording Cost: 20.00$ * ‐ 9 pages or less

NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions

75.00$ * ‐ 10 pages or more

10.00$ * ‐ Releases 9 pages or less

40.00$ ‐ Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records

Recordation Tax: 7.00$ perM ‐ increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.50

State Transfer Tax: 5.00$ perM ‐ calculate at .5% of total consideration

NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First‐Time Homebuyer exemption

County Transfer Tax: 5.00$ perM ‐ calculate at .5% of the total consideration.

The 1st $ 50,000 is exempt for owner‐occupied principal residence (must

present affidavit signed by the grantee)

All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

Special Requirements:

a . Pay outstanding water bills

b. Recording Intake Sheet

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 777‐5922

Recording / Land Records (301) 777‐5924

Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 777‐5965

Note: the tax office is located at the county office complex,

701 Kelly Boulevard in Cumberland, which is not within

walking distance of the courthouse. Anyone with a

recording deadline needs to take that into account

Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 777‐2109

Assessment/Agricultural Information

30 Washington Street

Cumberland, Maryland 21502

Fees/Taxes:

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Cumberland

Website: www.gov.allconet.org

Mailing Address: Court House

www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/allegany/

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Water Bills:

Allegany County Sanitary Commission‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 777‐5965

Cresaptown / Bel Air

Maryland Water Servic‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (800) 860‐4512

Cresaptown Water‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 729‐6981

Cumberland‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 722‐2000

Frostburg‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 689‐6161 / (301) 689‐6000 Ext 16

LaVale

LaVale Sanitary Commission‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 729‐1638

Lonaconing‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 463‐6266

Rawlings

Rawlings Heights‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 729‐8764 (water)

Rawlings Improvement Co.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 593‐9172 (sewer)

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

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5th Circuit Court:

Annapolis, Maryland 21404





40.00$ ‐ Surcharge on all recorded documents in the

Land Records




County Transfer Tax: 10.00$ perM ‐ calculate at 1% of the total consideration

Recording fees, State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

Recordation Tax and County Transfer Tax is payable to "Anne Arundel County, Maryland" (Eff. 01.01.08

and 07.14.12 respectively)


a. Lien Certificate ‐ not required but preferred ($50.00)

b. If property lies in the City of Annapolis, fax request "Real Estate Transfer form" to

410‐263‐7529 for final water bill at least 48 hours prior to presentment of Deed

c. Pay outstanding water bills, taxes, assessments and any personal property taxes

d. Personal Property taxes, if any, musst be paid

e. Recording Intake Sheet

f. All instruments potentially subject to recordation tax must be presented to the County

Finance Office prior to presentation to the Clerk of the Circuit Court

7 Church Circle

P.O. Box 71

Fees/Taxes:

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Annapolis

Website:


http://www.aacounty.org/

http://www.aacounty.org/

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Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 222‐1425 / 1397

Recording / Land Records


Recordation Tax (410) 222‐1370

Lien Certificate‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 222‐1160

Automated Tax Information‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 222‐1590

Tax Information (online) http://www.aacounty.org/eannearundel/index.cfm

Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 974‐5075 / 5709

Agricultural Information‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 974‐5727

Water Bills:

County‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 222‐1774

Annapolis‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 263‐7953

Note: Must fax request for final water reading to (410) 263‐7529 a minimum

of 48 hours prior to closing

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

http://www.aacounty.org/Finance/Resources/Lien_Application.pdf

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Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 6754

Fees/Taxes:









County Transfer Tax: 15.00$ perM ‐ calculate at 1.5% of the total consideration.

NOTE: The 1st $ 22,000 is exempt for owner‐occupied principal

residence (must present affidavit)

Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

County Transfer Tax and Recordation Tax are payable to "Baltimore County, Maryland". The County

Transfer Tax and Recordation Tax checks must be two separate checks.


a. Lien Certificate is mandatory on all deeds ($40.00) (Valid for 45 days. Turn around time is a

minimum of 5 days.). Deeds must be presented while the Lien Certificate is active (good for

45 days from date of issuance.) (find lien certificate at link below)


c. Copy of Sales Contract (Required if consideration is less thatn full cash value.)

d. Copy of the Signed HUD‐1

e. Pay outstanding water bills. NOTE: This is not required to transfer Deed ‐ will need

property account no. (See Lien Certificate)

401 Bosley Avenue

Towson, MD 21285-6754

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Towson

Website: www.baltimorecountymd.gov

Court House

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/budfin/customerservice/transferandrecordation/index.html

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Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Recording Information/ Land Records (410) 887‐2651

(410) 887‐2658


(8:30‐9:30 am & 3:30‐4:30 PM ONLY)

Automated Tax Line‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 887‐2403


Agricultural Information‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 512‐4900 (2:00‐4:00 PM ONLY)

Water Bills‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 396‐3988

NOTE: Will need property account no. (410) 396‐3989

(410) 396‐5398

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

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8th Circuit Court:

Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse

100 North Calvert Street, Suite 610







First $ 22,000 exempt if owner‐occupied residential property is

accompanied by a statement signed by the buyer under oath that buyer

will occupy as principal residence for at least 7 or the 12 months

immediately following the conveyance



City Transfer Tax: 15.00$ perM ‐ calculate at 1.5 % of the total consideration

First $ 22,000 exempt where the consideration is less than $ 250,000 and

if owner‐occupied principal residence accompanied by a statement under

oath that the buyer will use the property as the buyer's principal residence

for at least 7 of the 12 months period immediately following the

conveyance.

Recordation Tax and City Transfer Tax (SEPARATE CHECKS) are payable to "Director of Finance,

Baltimore City", effective 6/1/2011 (see website:

Fees/Taxes:

Recording fees, and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Circuit Court for Baltimore City"

http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Finance.aspx

Mailing Address:

BALTIMORE CITY, MARYLAND

Website: www.bi.baltimore.md.us

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

www.baltocts.state.md.us

Baltimore City ‐ Page 2 of 2


a.

b.c.

d.

e.f.g.

h.

Phone Numbers of:


Recording Information (410) 333‐3761

Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 539‐9402 / (410‐539‐9676

Transfer Desk‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 396‐5122

200 Holiday Street, Room 1

Baltimore, MD 21202

Treasurer's Office (No tax information by phone)

Automated Information‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 396‐3987

Tax Information (online)

Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 767‐8260 (1:30 ‐ 3:30 pm ONLY)

(301) 722‐2000

Water Bills‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 396‐3988 / 396‐3989 / 396‐5398

NOTE: Need to have account no. from lien certificate available

BALTIMORE CITY, MARYLAND

Lien Certificate is mandatory on all Deeds (exemption: not required for zero consideration transaction; adding party to title, or for ground rent deed [either transfer of the revesion orthe redemption) - - - ($55.00 with violations reported or $25.00 without violations reported) (Valid for 45 days. Turn around time is a minimum of 10 days.) -- may be ordered on line.

Rental Registration Charges must be paid prior to recording; however there is not requirement that the new owner register priort to recording. --- best to register post acquisition ---- Registration of Non-Owner-Occupied Dwelling (Rental Registry) is required to be registered.

Notice must be provided to the borrower, on a loan secured by a one to four family residential leasehold property, regarding any ground rent affecting the property.

May be requested to provide a copy of HUD-I or contract of sale

Pay outstanding water bills and municipal liens – information on line

Margins: Must have at least 4" of blank space at end of documents or an extra page will be charged

Intake Sheet

Property address or description must appear on all documents recorded in Land Records.

http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/lien/

http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/water /

http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/realproperty/

http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/water/

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7th Circuit Court:









County Transfer Tax: NONE



a . Pay outstanding water bills


c. Election district and tax account number must be noted on Deed

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 535‐1600 Ext 2269

Recording / Land Records (301) 855‐1243 Ext 2269 (DC Metro)

Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 535‐1600 Ext 2272

(301) 855‐1243 Ext 2277 (DC Metro)

Tax information (online)

Online Services ‐ Pay your real property taxes



Water Bills‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 777‐5965 Ext 2211

CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND

175 Main Street

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Fees/Taxes:

CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Prince Frederick

Website: www.co.cal.md.us


www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/calvert

https://selfservice.co.cal.md.us/mss/citizens/realestate/default.aspx?mode=new

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Denton, MD 21629









County Transfer Tax: 5.00$ perM ‐ (Eff. 07.01.05) calculate at .5% of the total consideration.


present affidavit)

The 1st $ 75,000 is exempt for First‐time Homebuyer and principal

residence. (Affidavit required for exemption)

Recordation Tax is payable payable to "Caroline County Tax Office"

Recording, Transfer taxes are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"


a . Recording Intake Sheet

b. Tax Letter (no charge) may be obtained from the County ‐ Stating the amount of taxes.

c. If property is agriculturally assessed, contact Transfer Office 5 days prior to presenting Deed

for transfer. Will need to collect agricultural transfer tax and get Letter of Intent executed by

Purchaser

P.O. Box 458

109 Market Street

Fees/Taxes:


CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Denton

Website: www.carolinemd.org

Caroline County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:



Real Property Taxes online:



Water Bills:

Denton‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 479‐2050

Federalsburg‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 754‐8173

Greensboro‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 482‐6222

Ridgley‐‐‐‐‐ Cresaptown Water‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 634‐2177

Greensboro (Inspection Fee) $ 100.00 per property

CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND

http://www.carolinemd.org/governmt/taxoffice/index.html

Carroll County ‐ Page 1 of 2

version 01.28.2016

5th Circuit Court:

Westminster, Maryland 21157







Collected by the Tax Office




Recordation Tax is payable payable to "The Commissioners of Carroll County"



a . Lien Certificate required for all Deed transfers ($40.00) effective July 1, 2007. (Valid for

45 days. Minimum of 2 day turn around.) ‐ for form see:

b. Record Intake Sheet

c. Lien Release required for the following municipalities:

Taneytown, Sykesville, Manchester, Westminster, Hampstead, New Windsor, Union Bridge,

and Mt. Airy ‐ for form see:


55 N. Court Street, Room G-8

Courthouse Annex

Fees/Taxes:

http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/collect/tax‐cert.pdf

http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/collect/town‐release.pdf

CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Westminster

Website: www.carr.org

www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/carroll/index.html

Carroll County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Recording‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 386‐2985

Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 386‐2026

Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 386‐2971

Tax Information ‐ water/sewerbills ‐ personal property tax bills (online)



Town Taxes and Water Bills

Hampstead‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 374‐2761 Sykesville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 386‐2000

Manchester‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 239‐3200 Taneytown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 756‐2677

Mt. Airy‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 829‐1424 Union Bridge‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 775‐2711

New Windsor‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 635‐6575

Westminster‐‐‐‐‐‐ Taxes (410) 848‐2702 Water (410) 848‐2916 Sewer (410) 848‐2752

CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/collect/bill‐inq.asp

Cecil County ‐ Page 1 of 2version 01.28.2016

2nd Circuit Court:

Treasurer of Cecil County

200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1100

Elkton, MD 21921






Recordation Tax: 8.20$ perM ‐ (Eff. 07.01.05) increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 4.10




Exemption for 1st Time homebuyer is applicable (same rules

apply as to State Transfer Tax Exemption)


Recordation Tax and County Transfer Tax is payable to "Cecil County" or "Treasurer of Cecil County"

State Transfer Tax is payable to "Clerk of the Circuit Court"


a. Recording Intake Sheet

b. Property Transfer Record Sheet attached to Intake Sheet

c. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be transferred through the

City/Town Hall first:

Cecilton‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 275‐2692 North East‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 287‐5801

Charlestown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 287‐6173 Perryville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410‐642‐6066

Chesapeake City‐‐‐‐ (410) 885‐5298 Port Deposit‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 378‐2121

Elkton‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 398‐0970 Rising Sun‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 658‐5353

129 East Main Street

Elkton, Maryland 21921-5971

Fees/Taxes:

CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Elkton

Website: www.ccgov.org


www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/cecil/

Cecil County ‐ Page 2 of 2‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 398‐4170

Phone Numbers of:




200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1100

Elkton, MD 21921


Water Bills: (Check with county and individual towns)

CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Charles County ‐ Page 1 of 2

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7th Circuit Court:

La Plata, Maryland 20646










County Transfer Tax and State Transfer Tax are payable to "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

Recordation Tax is payable to "Treasurer of Charles County, Maryland"



b. Copy of Deed to be furnished to Transfer Office



La Plata‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 934‐8421 Indian Head‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(301) 743‐5511

d. Lien certificate required on all Deed transfers ($ 20.00 payable to the Treasurer) (eff. 07‐01‐07)

Tax Certificate form:

200 Charles Street

P.O. Box 970

Fees/Taxes:

CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: La Plata

Website:


http://www.govt.co.charles.md.us/

www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/charles/index.html

http://www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/treasury/treasury

Charles County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 932‐3201 or 3202

(301) 932‐3235

Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 932‐3236 or (301) 932‐3201 #6

Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 645‐0685 / 870‐2249 (DC Metro)


Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 932‐2440 / 870‐2619 (DC Metro)

Assessments/Agricultural Information

Water Bills

County‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 645‐0624

La Plata‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 934‐8421 / 870‐3377 (DC Metro)

Indian Head‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 743‐5511 / 753‐6633 (DC Metro)

CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

http://www.charlescounty.org/treas/taxes/acctinquiry/selection.jsp

Dorchester County ‐ 1 of 2

version 01.28.2016

Cambridge, Maryland 21613









County Transfer Tax: 7.50$ perM ‐ calculater at .75% of the total consideration.

NOTE: The 1st $ 30,000 is exempt for owner‐occupied principal residence

‐ credit to buyer only. (must present affidavit)




b. Copy of Deed to be furnished to Transfer Office



Brookview‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 943‐1625 Galestown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 883‐3156

Cambridge‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 228‐4020 Hurlock‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 943‐4181

Church Creek‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 228‐7030 Secretary‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 943‐3113

East New Market‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 943‐8112 Vienna‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 376‐3442

Eldorado‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 943‐4187

P.O. Box 150

206 High Street

Fees/Taxes:

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Cambridge

Website:


http://www.docogonet.com

Dorchester County ‐ 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:


Recording/Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 228‐0480


Real Property Taxes:


Sanitary Commission‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 228‐3380

(for properties lying within special Sanitary Districts)

NOTE: If property lies within a municipality, check for public water/sewer charges. If

property lies outside but adjacent to City of Cambridge, it may receive water from

the City of Cambridge.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

http://docogonet.com/index.php?page=online_services

Frederick County ‐ Page 1 of 2version 01.28.2016











Recordation tax is payable to "Treasurer of Frederick County"



b. If property is in the City of Frederick, Deeds must also be transferred through City Hall.

Tax Information (City Taxes are included in the County Tax Bill)

email: [email protected]

Water Readings 301‐694‐1421

c. Current Tax Status Report ($20.00 per account eff. 06.01.09 ).

d. If propety is in the county and serviced by public water and sewer, deed must be submitted

to the Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Managemnet of Frederick Co., MD (DUSWM) prior to

submission to the Office of County Treasurer. All deeds presented for transfer must have a

completed DUSWM form regardless of location of property. You may fax the request and if

the property is not on County water and sewer, it will save a trip to DUSWM prior to recording.

e. All deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages (instruments with consideration) must be left with the

Treasurer's Office for review and approval.

100 West Patrick Street

Frederick, Maryland 21701

Fees/Taxes:


FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Frederick

Website: www.co.frederick.md.us

Frederick County ‐ Page 2 of 2Phone Numbers of:



Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 694‐1961


Automated Information‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 846‐2222


Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 815‐5350 / Fax: (301) 663‐8941


Water Bills (County)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 600‐2904 (No Verbal Given)

Fax Request Only‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 696‐2998 may take up to 10 days

See appendix for request form

Water Bills (DUSWM ‐ County) ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 600‐2354 or 3476

Fax: (301) 600‐2998

NOTE: if property is in a town, check with town officials for tax and water bill.

Go to: for forms:

Click on "Property Transfer Request"

Print out form and complete

Scan the completed form and email to

FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

http://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=1372

http://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=4949

DUSWMW&[email protected]

Garrett County ‐ Page 1 of 1

Oakland, Maryland 21550









County Transfer Tax: 10.00$ perM ‐ calculate at 1% of the total consideration.


residence (must present affidavit signed by the grantee or contain

satisfactory language in the deed).




Phone Numbers of:


Recording / Land Records (301) 334‐1941 / 1938




County Sanitary District‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 334‐6983

(public water/sewer)

Oakland (Town Taxes)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 334‐2691

GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND

P.O. Box 447'

203 South Fourth Street, Room 209

Fees/Taxes:


GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Oakland

Website: www.co.garrett.md.us

Harford County ‐ Page 1 of 2

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3rd Circuit Court:











present affidavit signed by the grantee)

Recording fees, State Transfer and Recordation Taxes are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

County Transfer Tax is payable to "Harford County, Maryland"


a. Lien/Tax Certificate Required ($50.00


c. Copy of Deedd. HUD-1 for properties in the towns of Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace. Deeds must be

stamped by the town office and subject to payment of town taxes

1. Lien release administrative fee ($12.00 eff. 11/16/04) for Town of Bel Air

2. Deed stamp fee $10.00 - Aberdeen

3. Havre de Grace $20.00 fee included in the final water billing

20 West Courtland Street

Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Fees/Taxes:

HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Bel Air

Website: www.harfordcountymd.gov


www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/harford/index.html

Harford County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 638‐3426 / (410) 838‐4952

Recording / Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 638‐3453


Tax information online:


Assessment Office (fax)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 838‐5914

(No information by phone. Assessment Office will accept fax request and

will call with tax information or mail information.)

Agricultural Assessment Information

(No information by phone)

(Agricultural Tax Request form must be submitted)

Water Bills:

Aberdeen‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 272‐2222

Bel Air‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 638‐4555

Harford County‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 638‐3311

Havre de Grace‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 939‐1800

NOTE: Harford County bills are issued quarterly. Meter readings are only available at the

end of each quarter. Need to check for open bills.

Final water bills needed for property transfers in Bel Air, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace

HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

www.harfordcountymd.gov/payments/

Howard County ‐ Page 1 of 1

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5th Circuit Court:










Recording fees, State Transfer Tax and County Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

Recordation Tax is payable to "Howard County Director of Finance" (eff. 10.01.08)

Howard County Forms:


a. Lien /Tax Certificat Required ($35.00) eff. 07.01.09


c. Copy of HUD1 is required for all transfers eff. 03.25.09

Phone Numbers of:


Recording / Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 313‐6117

Chief Recording Clerk ‐ "Drew"‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 313‐6103


Recordation Tax desk‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 313‐2389

Leslie‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 313‐2088

Automated Tax No. (need account no.)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 313‐3850

Tax Information (Online)


Assessment/Agricultural Information (Tues. & Thurs. 3:00‐4:00 pm ONLY)

Water Bills‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 313‐2058

Columbia Park & Rec. Assoc. (CPRA)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 715‐3000

Automated number‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 715‐3058

HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Mailing Address: The Thomas Dorsey Building

www.courts.state.md.us/circuit/howard/index.html

www.munis.ws/citizens/tx/tax_select_page.asp

http://www.co.ho.md.us/Departments.aspx?ID=1452

9250 Bendix Road

Columbia, MD 21045

Fees/Taxes:

HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Ellicott City

Website: www.co.ho.md.us

Kent County ‐ Page 1 of 2

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2nd Circuit Court:












a . If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be stamped by the

town treasurer first:

Betterton, Chestertown, Galena, Millington, Rock Hall


103 North Cross Street

Chestertown, Maryland 21620-1511

Fees/Taxes:

KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Chestertown

Website: www.kentcounty.com/gov


www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/kent/index.html

Kent County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:






Water Bills:

Betterton‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 348‐5522

Chestertown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 778‐0500

Galena‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 648‐5151

Millington‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 928‐3880

Rock Hall‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 639‐7611 / 7610

Worton‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 778‐3287

KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Montgomery County ‐ Page 1 of 3

version 01.28.2016

6th Circuit Court:






Recordation Tax: 6.90$ perM ‐ increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.45 up to $ 500,000;

10.00$ perM ‐ increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 in excess of

$500,000

1st $ 50,000 is exempt on Deeds for purchasers' principal residence.

Must have affidavit affixed to deed. See appendix for form.




NOTE: Improved Residential, if consideration is under $ 40,000 the transfer tax is .25%; $ 40,000 but less

than $ 70,000 the tax is .5%

NOTE: There is a County Agricultural Transfer Tax of 6%, County Rezoning Tax of 6%, and

Condominium/Cooperative Conversion Transfer Tax of 4%.

NOTE: 99 year lease with perpetual renewal is subject to County Transfer Tax.

NOTE: Commercial leasehold-purchase of the fee simple estate - must exhibit a copy of the lease. Any

unexpired term may add additional consideration for the purpose of County Transfer Tax.

50 Maryland Avenue

Rockville, Maryland 20850

Fees/Taxes:

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Rockville

Website: www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Mailing Address: Montgomery County Judicial Center

http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/cibtmpl.asp?url=/content/circuitcourt/court/index.asp


NOTE: On unimproved lot transfer – must have affidavit that transfer is not subject to a construction

contract with Grantor or related entities – if yes, may be subject to County transfer tax on lot

purchase amount plus construction amount.

NOTE: On “No Consideration Deeds” — the transaction will be deemed taxable (full cash value) unless the

deed is accompanied by one the following affidavits:

a) if no deed of trust/mortgage – “ This property is free and clear of all liens, mortgages,

and deeds of trust. No grantor or grantee is assuming liability for debt or being relieved of liability

for debt in this transaction.”

b) with deed of trust/mortgage – “ (name) has made all mortgage payments and will

continue to make all mortgage payments in the future. No grantor or grantee is assuming liability

for debt or being relieved of liability for debt in this transaction.”


County Transfer and Recordation Taxes are payable to "Montgomery County, MD"



b. Copy of the HUD-1

c. Copy of the Contract and any other documentation to support consideration; If you are

transferring a deed in lieu of foreclosure; a foreclosure deed; a three party deed or a deed which is slightly out of the ordinary, it is highly suggested that if you do not routinely

record in Montgomery County that you contact the Revenue Office (240-777-8995) to ascertain the requirements of the day. Contact the Assessment Office to ascertain the "full

cash value" of the property to be transferred. If new consideration is less, you must

present the HUD-1 and Contract of Sale. Assessment Phone No. 301-314-4520.

d. Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Mortgages, Releases, Easements, Rights of Way, etc. (documents

recorded in the Land Records) must contain the following information:

i. Parcel I.D. number (NOTE: This is the tax acct. no.)

ii. Addresses of Grantor and Grantee

iii. Title Insurer

e. Tax/Lien Certificate (not required but an excellent idea) ($3.00)

Will usually indicate if property is farm assessed or if property has been re-zoned.

Will include all town taxes except for the following towns:

Poolesville, Laytonsville, Glen Echo, Washington Grove, Takoma ParkNOTE: If property is located in an incorporated town, special improvement assessment will

not appear on the Tax/Lien Certificate, you must contact the town to check for special

assessments.


f. Takoma Park wastewater management fee due annually (not include in real property tax

bill). Contact City of Takoma Park Finance office (301-891-7100) to confirm status of

payment. Payable in advance for period March 1, thru last day of February. NOTE: Must

specifically inquire.

g. Indemnity Deeds of Trust must contain the Affidavit for “Indemnity Deed of Trust” to

present to the Montgomery County Transfer Office. (see Appendix for additional

information)

h. Deeds out of foreclosing trustees: The Transfer office will want to be furnished1. HUD-1 or signed statement that the note holder is the purchaser and there is no HUD-1

2. Affidavit of Deficiency as to whether any deficiency is being pursued or waived

3. Statement of Debt

Phone Numbers of:


Recording‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 777‐9473

Land Records (Room 212)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 777‐9470

Treasurer's Office (automated number)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 777‐8950

(if you require a live voice follow the prompts)


General Information‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 777‐0311

Division of Revenue (Deed transfer)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 777‐8995

Transfer Office (Assessments)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 314‐4520



Water Bills:

County (W.S.S.C.)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 206‐4001

Poolesville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 428‐8927

Rockville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 314‐8420

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/tax/index.asp

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County Transfer Tax: 14.00$ perM ‐ calculate at 1.4% of the total consideration.

NOTE: Tax is applicable to Deeds of Trust and Mortgages which

are not purchase money.

Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court".

County Transfer and Recordation Taxes are payable to "Prince George's County, Maryland".

14735 Main Street

Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

Fees/Taxes:

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Upper Marlboro

Website: www.co.pg.md.us


www.co.pg.md.us/Government/JudicialBranch

Prince George's County ‐ Page 2 of 2


a. Recording Intake Sheet (black ink or typed)

b. Deeds must contain the following information:

i. Election District in which the property is situated

ii. Name and Address of the Grantor and Grantee

(NOTE: THIS MUST APPEAR ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DEED)

c. All refinances are required to submit a copy of the previously recorded document being

refinanced. The copy must include borrower's name, amount of loan, legal description of

property and Prince George's County taxation stamps. (Effective April 1, 2006)

d. On all refinance settlements or new load transactions, a Prince George's County Finance

Affidavit is required. (New form effective 01/06 or later) See website for form:

"Online Services" >"F" > "Forms" Scroll down to

"Finance Affidavit."

e. On all refinance deeds of trust/mortgages of principal resident, the assessment information

on the SDAT website for the property must state that the property is the principal residence

of the borrower. To access this page go to

and click on the sub-site for Prince Georges County. If not, full recordaion tax must be paid

in order to record.

Phone Numbers of:


Recording/Land Records

Treasurer's Office ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 952‐4030

Automated Tax No. (Need acct. no.) ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 883‐7300


Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 952‐2500 (1:00‐4:30 pm ONLY)


Transfer Office ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 952‐2500

Water Bills (W.S.S.C)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 206‐4001

City of Takoma Park, Finance Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 891‐7212

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

www.goprincegeorgescounty.com

http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/

http://taxinquiry.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

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2nd Circuit Court:









County Transfer Tax: 5.00$ perM ‐ calculate at .5% of total consideration

NOTE: The same exemption for First‐Time Homebuyers is applicable

as the State Transfer Tax (See Page 2)



a . If property is located within the following municipalities, Deed must be transferred through

the City/Town: Hall

Barclay, Centreville, Church Hill, Millington, Queenstown, Sudlersville

b. Record Intake Sheet


100 Court House Square

Centreville, Maryland 21617

Fees/Taxes:

www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/queenannes/

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Centreville

Website: www.qac.org

Queen Anne's County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐1773


Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐0414

Public Works‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐0925



County Water/Sewer‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐2574

Town Taxes and Water Bills

Barclay‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐2800 Millington‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 928‐3880

Centreville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐1180/2998 Queenstown‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 827‐7646

Church Hill‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 758‐3740 Sudlersville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 438‐3465

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

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Leonardtown, Maryland 20650










NOTE: The 1st $ 30,000 is exempt for owner‐occupied principal residence

(must present affidavit)




Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 475‐4567 or (301) 475‐7844 #1

Recording/Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 475‐7844 #1 then # 8

Treasurer's Offfice‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 475‐4472 / (301) 475‐4473



Water/Sewer Bills:

County (Metropolitan Commission)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 737‐7400

Leonardtown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 475‐9791

41605 Courthouse Drive

P.O. Box 676

Fees/Taxes:

ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Leonardtown

Website: www.co.saint‐marys.md.us


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Princess Anne, Maryland 21853













b. Election District of property must appear in Deed

c. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be tranferred through

the City/Town Hall.

Crisfield----------------(410) 968-1333 Princess Anne‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐(410) 651‐1818

Phone Numbers of:



Treasurer's Offfice‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 651‐0440



Water/Sewer Bills:

County Sanitary Commission‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 651‐3831

P.O. Box 99

30512 Prince William Street

Fees/Taxes:

SOMERSET COUNTY, MARYLAND

SOMERSET COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Princess Anne

Website: www.visitsomerset.com


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2nd Circuit Court:











residence (must present affidavit)

Recording, County Transfer & State Transfer Taxes are payable to the:"Clerk of the Circuit Court - Talbot County"

Recordation Tax is payable to "Talbot County, Maryland"



b. Town of Easton (File within the Town a "Property Affidavit" within 15 days of property transfer)

(see Appendix for Form)

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 822‐2611 / (800) 339‐3403

Recording / Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Option 3


11 North Washington Street

Easton, Maryland 21601

Fees/Taxes:

TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Easton

Website: www.talbotcountymd.gov/


www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/talbot/index.html

Talbot County ‐ Page 2 of 2



Sanitary District‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 770‐8020

2nd & 5th Election Districts

Easton Town Taxes‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 822‐2525

Easton Utilities Commission

Water, Sewer (electric and gas)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 822‐6110 /Fax: (410) 822‐0743

Note: Under the Town Charter ‐‐ all moneys due and owing for services delivered by

Easton Utilities Commission shall be and constitute a lien on the real property.

Non‐payment is subject to tax sale.

Town of Trappe‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 476‐3170

TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Washington County ‐ Page 1 of 2

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4th Circuit Court:

P.O. Box 229










NOTE: .25% payable by seller if buyer is a "first‐time Washington

County home buyer.", i.e. buyer never owned residence in Washington

County, has been resident in Washington County continuously for

past 12 months, and purchase price is less than $115,000.00).

1st $50,000 of consideration exempt on all transactions

Agricultural Tax 20.00$ perM ‐ calculate at 2% of total consideration

All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Courty"



Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 733‐8660 ext 61 or 65

Recording / Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 790‐7413 (land records room)

Recording Desk‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 790‐7991

24 Summit Avenue (21740)

Hagerstown, Maryland 21741

Fees/Taxes:


www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/washington

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Hagerstown

Website: www.washco‐md.net

Washington County ‐ Page 2 of 2


Fax‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (240) 313‐2111

Tax Information (online): www.washco‐md.net/treasurer/retax/retax_search1.aspx

Assessment Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 791‐3050 /Fax:(301) 791‐2925


Water Bills:

County Water/Sewer‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 791‐3083 / (800) 924‐7542

Hagerstown Water/Sewer‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (301) 790‐4160

(301) 739‐4028 Fax

Town Taxes should be checked if property is located within the City/town boundaries

Hagerstown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐790‐3200 Taxes Keedysville‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐432‐5795

Boonsboro‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐432‐5141 Sharpsburg‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐432‐6572

Clear Springs‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐842‐2252 Smithsburg‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐824‐7234

Funkstown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐791‐0948 Williamsport‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐223‐7711

Hancock‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐301‐678‐5622

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

Wicomico County ‐ Page 1 of 2

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1st Circuit Court:

Salisbury, Maryland 21803













b. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deed must be processed through

City/Town Hall:

Delmar, Fruitland, Hebron, Mardella, Pittsville, Salisbury, Sharptown, Willards

c. On the front page of each recording ‐ ‐ state the name and address of the party to whom

the recorded document is to be returned

d. Property Affidavit required if property is located in the City of Salisbury, affidavit must be of

the latest date (7/9/09) as shown on the City Website: Click on: “Departments” scroll down and click on “Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance”;

scroll down to “Forms” and under forms, scroll down to “Salisbury Property Affidavit”.

WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Salisbury

Website: www.wicomicocounty.org

101 North Division Street, Room 105

P.O. Box 198

Fees/Taxes:

www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/wicomico

www.ci.salisbury.md.us/


Wicomico County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:

Clerk of the Circuit Court‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 543‐1427 ext. 203

Recording/Land Records‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 543‐1427 ext. 219 or 303

Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 548‐4840 / (410) 548‐4841



Municipal Tax and Water Bills:

Delmar‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 896‐3368 ext. 207

Fruitland

Present Deed to Town Hall‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 548‐2800

Town Taxes and Liens‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 548‐2800

Hebron

Present Deed to Steve Cox‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 749‐6118


Mardela

Present Deed to Bob Benson‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 749‐1201


(Pat Hooper)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 631‐1630

Pittsville

Present Deed to Paul Wilbur‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 742‐3176


Salisbury

Taxes‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 548‐4840

Water‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 548‐3115

Sharptown‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 883‐3767

Willards

Present Deed to Town Hall‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 835‐8192


Need to call 2 days in advance of presenting deed. In some towns, the office of treasurer is a part time office and verification that taxes and liens are paid must be forwarded to the Party stamping deed prior to presentment.

WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND

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P.O. Box 40










NOTE: The 1st $50,000 is exempt for owner‐occupied principal residence

(must present affidavit)

Recording fees, State Transfer Tax and Recordation Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court"

County TransferTax is payable to "Worcester County"



b. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deed must process through City/Town Hall:

Berlin, Ocean City, Pocomoke City, Snow Hill

One W. Market Street

Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

Fees/Taxes:

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

County Seat: Snow Hill

Website: www.co.worcester.md.us


Worcester County ‐ Page 2 of 2

Phone Numbers of:



Treasurer's Office‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 632‐0686 / fax 410‐632‐3003



Municipal Tax and Water Bills:

Berlin‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 641‐2770

Ocean City‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 289‐8833

Pocomocke City‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 957‐1333

Snow Hill‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 632‐1630

Water/Sewer‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 632‐0686

Newark, West Ocean City,

Ocean Pines (10th Election District‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (410) 631‐1630

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

APPENDIX

FORMS

Appendix Index Form Page

Maryland Intake Sheet appx 1a & b

First Time Homebuyer’s Affidavit appx 2

First Time Homebuyer’s Affidavit with Co-Maker appx 3

Owner/Occupancy Affidavit appx 4 (Pursuant to Section 13-408 Tax Property Article)

Refinance Language for Principal residence appx 5 (except Frederick and Prince Georges Counties) Refinance affidavit for Principal residence by attorney in fact appx 6

Refinance affidavit for FREDERICK COUNTY appx 7a, b, & c

Refinance affidavit for PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY appx 8

Affidavit for Exemptions of Taxes on Modification P.G. COUNTY appx 8a

Maryland Domestic Partners Affidavit (with instructions) appx 9a, & b

Montgomery County’s Domestic Partners Affidavit appx 10a & b

Prince George’s County’s Domestic Partners Affidavit appx 11

Salisbury Property Affidavit appx 12a,b,c & d

Easton Property Affidavit appx 12e

Annapolis/ Real Property Transfer form appx 13

Carroll County Tax Certification appx 14

Carroll County Municipalities Lien Release appx 15

Frederick County Property Transfer Request (water & sewer) appx 16

§12-105(f) Tax Property Affidavit (Partial Debt appx 17 a, b,& c Payment of Recordation Tax – Balti. City, Howard & Montg Counties

IDOT affidavit appx 18 a, b, c & d

Balti., Harford, Howard & Montg Counties

Recording Tips and Preferred words of ‘art’ appx 19 a, b, & c for Deed and Deeds of Trust Balti.City, Howard and Montg Counties

Additional internet sites of interest: Anne Arundel County (Lien Certificate form) http://www.aacounty.org/Finance/Resources/Lien_Application.pdf Baltimore County (lien certificate form) http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/budfin/customerservice/transferandrecordation/index.html

Charles County ( Tax Certificate form) http://www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/treasury/treasury

Howard County (forms) http://www.co.ho.md.us/Departments.aspx?ID=1452 Prince George’s County (forms) http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/AgencyIndex/Finance/forms.asp

APPENDIX 1

State of Maryland Land Instrument Intake Sheet

Forms & Instructions

The links below take you to "Fillable" PDF forms.

Instructionshttp://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/circuit/intakesheet_instructions_download.pdf

Land Intake Sheethttp://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/circuit/intakesheet_download.pdf

Addendumhttp://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/circuit/intakesheet_addendum_download.pdf

Certification of First-Time Homebuyer-Owner/Occupant:

The undersigned state under penalties of perjury that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of his/her/their knowledge, information and belief:

1. that each is a FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER as defined under Section 13-203 of the Tax Property Volume of the Maryland Annotated Code* of the property located at ______________________________________, being residentially improved real property, and being more particularly described as ___________________________, County, Maryland: and

* FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER is defined as "an individual who has never owned in the State (of Maryland) residential real property that has been the individual's principal residence"

2. that the undersigned will occupy the herein described property as his/her/their principal residence ; and

3. that this statement, if executed by an attorney in fact, the attorney in fact does hereby certify that he/she has made a diligent inquiry with respect to the fact herein and it is true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief.

This affidavit is being executed in order to qualify for and obtain a partial exemption from the applicable Maryland State Transfer Tax of an amount equivalent of .25 of 1% of the consideration stated on the attached Deed for real property described above, pursuant to the aforesaid Statute.

NOTE: All Grantees must sign.

(SEAL)

(SEAL)

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary in and for the State of County of

this ______ day of ____________, 20____.

______________________________________

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:__________

appx 2

Certification of First-Time Homebuyer - Co-maker/Guarantor


1. That he/she/they is/are a Co-Maker/Guarantor of a Purchase Money Instrument required to be vested with title to the property together with _____________________________________________ _________________________________________ , each being a FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER as defined under Section 13-203 of the Tax Property Volume of the Maryland Annotated Code*, located at _________________________________________________________, being residentially improved real property, and being more particularly described as ________________________________, County, Maryland: and

* FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER is defined as "an individual who has never owned in the State (of Maryland) residential real property that has been the individual's principal residence"

2. That the undersigned Co-maker/Guarantor will not occupy the herein described property as his/her/their principal residence.

3. That this statement, if executed by an attorney in fact, the attorney in fact does hereby certify that he/she has made a diligent inquiry with respect to the fact herein and it is true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief.

This affidavit is being executed in order to qualify for and obtain a partial exemption from the applicable Maryland State Transfer Tax of an amount equivalent of .25 of 1% of the consideration stated on the attached Deed for real property described above, pursuant to the aforesaid Statute.

NOTE: All Co-maker/Guarantor Grantees must sign.

(SEAL)

(SEAL)


this ______ day of ____________, 20____.

________________________________

Notary Public


appx. 3

Owner/Occupant Affidavit:

Pursuant to Section 13-408 Tax Property Article


1. that the undersign is/are the purchaser(s) of the property located at _______________________________________________________________, being residentially improved real property, and being more particularly described as __________________________________ County, Maryland: and

2. that the undersigned will occupy the herein described property as his/her/their principal residence by actually occupying the residence for at least 7 months of a 12 month period.; and

This affidavit is being executed in order to qualify for and obtain a partial exemption from the applicable County Transfer Tax pursuant to Section 13-408 of the Tax Property Article.

NOTE: All Grantees must sign.

(SEAL)

(SEAL)


this ______ day of ____________, 20____.

_____________________________________

Notary Public


Note: This must be signed by the borrower and not by an attorney in fact.

appx. 4

Refinance Language – Principal Residence — All Maryland

Counties Except Prince Georges and Frederick Counties.

This language or similar verbiage must appear as a recital in the body

of the Deed of Trust or Mortgage or in the acknowledge of said

instrument or an affidavit submitted with the mortgage.

The undersigned hereby certify that they are the original mortgagors or agent of the original mortgagors and that the amount secured by this deed of trust, mortgage or indemnity deed of trust has been borrowed for the purpose of refinancing a deed of trust, mortgage, or indemnity deed of trust recorded among the land records of ____________________ County/City in Liber ____ Folio ____, and that the principal balance due under the existing deed of trust, mortgage, or indemnity deed of trust as of this date is _____________.

_______________________________

Borrower

_______________________________

Borrower

Note: This must be signed by the borrower and not by an attorney in fact. For Refinance

Affidavit by Attorney in fact, see Appendix page 6.

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Affidavit of Original Mortgagor(s) made by Agent (Attorney-in-Fact): AFFIDAVIT MADE PURSUANT TO 12-108(G)(3) OF THE TAX PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED

CODE OF MARYLAND. ORIGINAL MORTGAGOR(S) _________________________________

_________________________________

The undersigned, being the Agent of the “Original Mortgagor(s)” referenced above makes oath, in due for of law and under penalties of perjury, that the following is true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief and is based upon a diligent inquiry made by me with respect to the facts set forth in this statement, in accordance with Sections 12-108(g)(3) of the Tax-Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as follows:

(1) That I am the agent of the original mortgagor(s) referenced above of the mortgage, deed of trust of indemnity deed of trust in Liber ________, folio ______ among the Land Records of _________________________ County,

(2) That the mortgaged property is the property of the original mortgagor(s), referenced above,

and (3) That the amount of unpaid principal of the original mortgage/deed of trust/indemnity deed of

trust being refinanced is $____________________ Dated this _______ day of __________________________, 20___.

________________________________ Attorney in fact for(fill in the name of the Mortgagor)

________________________________ Attorney in fact for(fill in the name of the Mortgagor)

State of Maryland, County of __________________________:

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT on this _____ day of ____________________, 20___, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of ____________________ in and for the County or City (as case may be) of _______________________ personally appeared ______________________, Attorney in fact for ____________________________ known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person described in the foregoing instrument, and made oath in the due form of law and under penalties of perjury, that the matters and facts set forth herein, and that such Attorney-in-fact executed this Affidavit for the purposes contained herein and in the capacity herein stated. As witness, my hand and notarial seal.

________________________________ Notary Public

My commission Expires ________________

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Frederick County GovernmentFinance Division

Treasury Department

30 North Market StreetFrederick, Maryland 21701

Phone: 301-600-1111Fax: 301-600-2347

REFINANCE AFFIDAVIT

In connection with the foregoing mortgage or deed of trust (the “Refinancing Mortgage”)securing a loan in the original principal amount of $ (the “Refinancing Loan”),the undersigned each declare and affirm, under penalties of perjury, that, as of the date on which the Refinancing Mortgage was executed:

A. Until paid off from proceeds of the Refinancing Loan, the Mortgaged Property was encumbered by the following mortgages and/or deeds of trust (collectively, the “Existing Mortgages”):

(1) Mortgage / Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $__________ and recorded in the Land Records of Frederick County, Maryland, at Book (Liber) ____, Page (Folio) _____ (“Existing Mortgage 1”)

(2) Mortgage / Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $__________and recorded in the Land Records of Frederick County, Maryland, at Book (Liber) ____, Page (Folio) _____ (“Existing Mortgage 2”)

B. The undersigned was / were the “original mortgagor(s)” as defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Tax-Property Article, with respect to Existing Mortgage 1, because Existing Mortgage 1 was:

(INITIAL ONE) given by each of the undersigned as the original mortgagor hereunder

OR

assumed by each of the undersigned when the Mortgaged Property was acquired and, uponrecording of the deed of the Mortgaged Property, recordation tax was paid on the principal amount of debt assumed as part of the consideration payable for such deed.

Frederick County GovernmentFinance Division

Treasury Department

30 North Market StreetFrederick, Maryland 21701

Phone: 301-600-1111Fax: 301-600-2347

C. The undersigned was / were the “original mortgagor(s) as defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Tax-Property Article, with respect to Existing Mortgage 2, because Existing Mortgage 2 was:

(INITIAL ONE) given by each of the undersigned as the original mortgagor hereunder

OR

assumed by each of the undersigned when the Mortgaged Property was acquired and, uponrecording of the deed of the Mortgaged Property, recordation tax was paid on the principal amount of debt assumed as part of the consideration payable for such deed.

D. The amount of unpaid principal secured by the Existing Mortgages that was refinanced from proceeds of the Refinancing Loan is $_______________, consisting of:

$_________________ that was secured by Existing Mortgage 1

$_________________ that was secured by Existing Mortgage 2

If an authorized agent of an original mortgagor makes this Refinance Affidavit, all statements herein are based on a diligent inquiry having been made by the authorized agent with respect to all facts set forth in this Refinance Affidavit.

The undersigned hereby solemnly affirm(s), under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge, that the contents of the foregoing Refinance Affidavit are true.

___________________________________ ___________________________________

Print Name: _________________________ Print Name: _________________________

Sworn to before me this ____________ day of _______________ 20_______

____________________________________Notary Public

My Commission Expires:__________________

Prince George’s County Office of Finance, Treasury Division County Transfer Tax 1.4%

Finance Affidavit State Recordation Tax 5.50 per 1000.00 PROPERTY TAX ID # ________________________ (REQUIRED) (Rounded up to next 500.00)

DO YOU OWN ANY OTHER PROPERTIES? Y / N (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) I/WE CERTIFY, under the penalties of perjury, that the following are accurate responses regarding the financing we are offering for record on this date in accordance with Tax Property Article 12-102 and County Code 10-187(A)

REQUIRED INFORMATION: The following information refers ONLY to the loan(s) being REFINANCED or MODIFIED. LIBER/FOLIO(S) ORIGINAL LOAN AMOUNT(S) UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE(S) (no interest or 1) ____________________ ____________________________ ______________________________ penalty to be 2) ____________________ ____________________________ ______________________________ added)

A. STATE RECORDATION TAX – PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE The “REQUIRED INFORMATION” above MUST be completed when using this clause.

_______________________________ Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a refinance (Paying off an existing loan) of your principal residence. b. You are the original mortgagor or assumed the debt from the original mortgagor. (For tax purposes) Recordation tax based on difference between new loan amount and the unpaid principal balance of the loan(s) being refinanced. (NOTE: “B-1” or” B-2” MUST be initialed)

B. COUNTY TRANSFER TAX – PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE – (ONLY INITIAL ONE B CLAUSE) The “REQUIRED INFORMATION” above MUST be completed if refinancing (Paying off) or modifying amending) existing loan

B1._____________________________ Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a (1) new loan (NOT Paying off an existing loan) (2) Modification (amending an existing loan) or a (3) refinance

(Paying off an existing loan) on your principal residence. b. You had a purchase money trust/mortgage (Borrowed money to purchase property). c. The purchase money trust/mortgage has been on record for more than 12 months. Exempt from County Transfer Tax. (NOTE: If refinancing, “A” MUST be initialed)

REQUIRED: You must submit a recorded copy of the deed(s) of trust being refinanced. OR

The “REQUIRED INFORMATION” above MUST be completed if using this clause.

B2.______________________________ Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a refinance (Paying off existing loan) of your principal residence. and

b. You did NOT have a purchase money trust/mortgage or purchase money was recorded less than 12 months ago. County Transfer Tax on the difference between the new loan amt. and the original amt. of the loan(s) being refinanced. REQUIRED: You must submit a recorded copy of the deed(s) of trust being refinanced. (NOTE: “A” MUST be initialed)

C. COUNTY TRANSFER TAX – NON PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

The “REQUIRED INFORMATION” above MUST be completed if using this clause.

_______________________________ Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a refinance (Paying off existing loan)or modification of a property that is NOT your principal residence. b. You are the original mortgagor or assumed the debt from the original mortgagor. (For tax purposes)

County Transfer Tax on the difference between the new loan amt. and the original amt. of the loan(s) being refinanced. Recordation tax based on difference between new loan amount and the unpaid principal balance of the loan(s) being refinanced. REQUIRED: You must submit a recorded copy of the deed(s) of trust being refinanced/modified. **TO QUALIFY FOR REFINANCE EXEMPTIONS – IT MUST BE SAME BORROWERS AND SAME PROPERTY**

I/WE understand that if I/We fail to truthfully answer or provide information to avoid collection of County Transfer and State Recordation Tax, I/We may be found guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, may be subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding (18) months or both; and I/We authorize Prince George’s County to take the appropriate steps necessary to confirm and verify the information made on this affidavit.

By signing this form, I/WE are affirming under penalties of perjury that the borrower(s) do not claim any other property as their principal residence. _____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Signature of Borrower Signature of Borrower

In the State of ___________________________, at the County/City of _____________________________________

I HEREBY CERTIFY, on this _______ day of _______________, 20________, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public, in and for said State and County/City, personally appeared, _____________________________________________________________, known to me to be, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within affidavit, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed that same for the purposes therein contained, and further acknowledge the information therein is correct, and in my presence signed and sealed the same..

My Commission Expires: ______/_______/________ ________________________________________________________ Notary Public Signature PGC TREAS Form #001 NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO NOTARIZE A FORGED SIGNATURE Rev 07/2013 (This form may be copied but not altered in any way) Alterations that affect taxation of the document will not be accepted.

AFFIDAVIT FOR EXEMPTION OF TAXES ON MODIFICATION

MODIFICATION OF A DEED OF TRUST – COUNTY TRANSFER TAX

COUNTY TRANSFER TAX RATE OF 1.4% IS CALCULATED ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW MODIFIED LOAN AMOUNT AND THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT

NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE _____________________________ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE _____________________________AMOUNT TAXED AT 1.4% _____________________________

MODIFICATION OF A DEED OF TRUST – STATE RECORDATION TAX

STATE RECORDATION TAX RATE OF 2.75 PER 500.00 CALCULATED ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW MODIFIED LOAN AMOUNT AND THE UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE

NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE _____________________________UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE _____________________________AMOUNT TAXED AT 2.75 PER 500.00 _____________________________

MODIFICATION OF A CREDIT LINE DEED OF TRUST – COUNTY TRANSFER TAX AND STATE RECORDATION TAX

COUNTY TRANSFER TAX OF 1.4% AND STATE RECORDATION TAX RATE OF 2.75 PER 500.00 CALCULATED ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW MODIFIED LOAN AMOUNT AND THE ORIGINAL LOAN AMOUNT

NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE _____________________________ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE _____________________________AMOUNT TAXED AT 2.75 PER 500.00

AND 1.4 % ___________________________

_____________________________________ ________________________________NAME AND TITLE NAME AND TITLE

State of ___________________________County of _________________________

On this ______________ day of _____________________, _____________, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared ________________________________________________________________, known to me to be, or satisfactorily proven to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within affidavit, and who acknowledged that he/she/they executed that same for the purposes therein contained.

My Commission Expires: ______/_______/________ _________________________________________

Notary Public Signature

PGC TREAS Form #007 NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO NOTARIZE A FORGED SIGNATURE Rev 09/12 (This form may be copied but not altered in any way) Alterations that affect taxation of the document will not be accepted.

Maryland State Domestic Partners Affidavit:

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION FROM RECORDING TAXES PURSUANT TO

TAX-PROP. § § 12-108(c)(1)(viii) or (d)(1)(ii), 13-207(a)(2) or (3) and 13-403(b) (“DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT”)

In connection with the foregoing Deed or Assignment (the “Deed”), the undersigned declare(s) and affirm(s) under penalties of perjury, that as of the date hereof each of the undersigned is a “domestic partner” or “former domestic partner,” as those terms are defined in Tax-Prop. § § 12-101(e-1) and (e-5), respectively, and that this Deed is submitted for the purpose of transferring an ownership interest in residential property between domestic partners or former domestic partners. (CHECK THE BOX OR BOXES BELOW AS APPROPRIATE).

A. 1. STATE TRANSFER AND RECORDATION TAX [ONE BOX MUST BE CHECKED] That they have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax-Prop. § 12-101(e-2);

OR That an established domestic partnership has been dissolved.

2. CITY/COUNTY TRANSFER TAX [ONE BOX MUST BE CHECKED]

That they have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax–Prop. § 12-101(e-2); OR

That an established domestic partnership has been dissolved and this Deed is a transfer between former domestic partners: (a) in accordance with a property settlement and/or (b) pursuant to the dissolution of the domestic partnership.

B. In support of this Affidavit, the undersigned has/have submitted at least two of the following documents evidencing the

establishment of a domestic partnership: (i) joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; (ii) the designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life insurance policy on the life of the

other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual; (iii) the designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary of the will of the other individual;

(iv) a durable power of attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual;

(v) joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; (vi) a joint checking account, joint investments, or a joint credit account; (vii) a joint renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy; (viii) coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other individual; (ix) joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents; or (x) a relationship or cohabitation contract

C. As evidence of the dissolution of a domestic partnership, the undersigned has submitted the death certificate for a former

domestic partner in lieu of the affidavit. IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 1-201 OF THE TAX-PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE, the undersigned hereby solemnly declare(s) and affirm(s) UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, that the contents of this Affidavit are true to the best of my/our knowledge, information and belief. Date: Print Name: Date: Print Name:

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT:

A. Under Tax-Prop. § 12-101(e-2), a domestic partnership means a relationship between two individuals who:

1. Are at least 18 years old; 2. Are not related to the other by blood or marriage within 4 degrees of consanguinity

under the civil law rule; 3. Are not married or a member of a civil union or domestic partnership with another

individual; 4. Agree to be in a relationship of mutual interdependence in which each domestic partner

contributes to the maintenance and support of the other domestic partner and the relationship, even if both domestic partners are not required to contribute equally to the relationship; and

5. Share a common residence where both domestic partners live, even if only one of the domestic partners has the right to legal possession of the common residence or one of the domestic partners has an additional residence.

B. Under Tax-Prop. § 12-101(e-3), in addition to this affidavit, the following may be accepted as

evidence of a domestic partnership (at least two pieces of evidence must be presented):

1. Joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; 2. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life

insurance policy on the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual;

3. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under the will of the other individual;

4. A durable power of attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual;

5. Joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; 6. Joint checking account, joint investments or joint credit account; 7. Joint renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy; 8. Coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other

individual; 9. Joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents;

or 10. A relationship or cohabitation contract

C. Under Tax-Prop. § 12-101(e-4), in lieu of this affidavit, evidence of the dissolution of a

domestic partnership may be shown by submission of a death certificate for one of the domestic partners. This affidavit may be executed by the personal representative of a deceased domestic partner.

D. Under Tax-Prop. § 13-403, a transaction between domestic partners or former domestic

partners is exempt if made pursuant to a property settlement or dissolution of their domestic partnership.

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Montgomery County, Maryland Affidavit of Domestic Partnership

(Transfer to or from a Domestic Partner)

The undersigned have applied for an exemption from County Transfer Tax, State Recordation Tax, and State Transfer Tax under Section 12-108(c)(VIII), Section 13-403(B), and Section 13-207 (a)(2) or (3) of the Tax- Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The undersigned affiants do swear or affirm under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the following statements are true and correct:

1. The undersigned affiants have established a domestic partnership with each other. 2. We are at least 18 years old. 3. We are not related to one another by blood or marriage within four degrees of

consanguinity under the civil law rule. 4. We are not married or a member of a civil union or domestic partnership with another

individual. 5. We are in a relationship of mutual interdependence in which each domestic partner

contributes to the maintenance and support of the other domestic partner and the relationship. 6. We share a common residence where both domestic partners live. 7. The instrument of writing for which an exemption is claimed is for residential property. 8. Attached to this affidavit is evidence of two of the following to support our claim that

we have established a domestic partnership: I. Joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; II. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life

insurance policy on the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual;

III. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary of the Will of the other individual;

IV. A Durable Power of Attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual;

V. Joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; VI. A joint checking account, joint investments, or a joint credit account; VII. A joint renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy; VIII. Coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other

individual; IX. Joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship

documents; or X. A relationship or cohabitation contract.

If this instrument of writing is presented by former domestic partners, initial in the space below to certify the dissolution of the domestic partnership. _____ The undersigned affiants have formerly established a domestic partnership based on the criteria stated above and the domestic partnership has been dissolved. A copy of a death certificate is attached if applicable. ______________________________ ______________________________

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State of Maryland County of Montgomery, to wit I hereby certify that on this ____ day of ____________, 200__ , before me, a Notary Public for the State of Maryland and County stated above, personally appeared __________________________ and ___________________________and made oath in due form of law under penalties of perjury that the matters and facts hereinabove set forth are upon their personal knowledge and are true and correct. ______________________________ Form Revised on 06/27/2008

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY TREASURY DIVISION DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT

TAX ID NUMBER____________________________ I/WE CERTIFY, under the penalties of perjury, that the following are accurate responses for exemption in accordance with Tax Property Article 12-108(c)(1)(viii) or (d)(1)(ii) 13-207(a)(2) or (3) and 13-403(b) The undersigned declare(s) and affirm(s)that as of the date hereof each of the undersigned is a “domestic partner” or “former domestic partner” as those terms are defined in Tax Prop 12-101(e-1) and (e-5), respectively and that this deed is submitted for the purpose of transferring an ownership interest in residential property between domestic partners or former domestic partners.

A. STATE RECORDATION TAX (ONE EXEMPTION MUST BE CHECKED)

___ We have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax Prop. 12-101(e-2) OR ___ I/We is/are dissolving an established domestic partnership

B. COUNTY TRANSFER TAX (ONE EXEMPTION MUST BE CHECKED)

___ We have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax Prop. 12-101(e-2) OR ___ I/We have/has dissolved a domestic partnership. This deed is between former domestic partners: (a)

in accordance with a property settlement agreement and/or (b) pursuant to a dissolution of domestic partnership

C. We, the undersigned, have submitted at least two of the following documents evidencing the establishment of a domestic partnership. (AT LEAST TWO ITEMS MUST BE CHECKED)

___ (i) joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease;

___ (ii) designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life insurance policy of the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual;

___ (iii) designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary of the will of the other individual;

___ (iv) durable power of attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual;

___ (v) joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle;

___ (vi) joint checking account, joint investments, or a joint credit account;

___ (vii) joint renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy;

___ (viii) coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other individual;

___ (ix) joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents; or

___ (x) relationship or cohabitation contract

D. As evidence of the dissolution of a domestic partnership, the undersigned has submitted the death certificate for a former domestic partner in lieu of the affidavit. (Please Circle)

We understand that if We fail to truthfully answer or provide information to avoid collection of County Transfer and State Recordation Tax, We my be found guilty if a misdemeanor and, on conviction, may be subject to a fine not exceeding $5000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding (18) months or both; and We authorize Prince George's County to take the appropriate steps necessary to confirm and verify the information made on this affidavit.

_________________________________________ ___________________________________________ SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

I hereby certify on this ____ day of _______, 20___, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County of ________ _________________, personally appeared, ______________________________________________ known to me to be, (or satisfactorily proven to be) the person(s) whose name is/are subscribed within the affidavit for the purposes contained, and acknowledge the information is therein correct and in my presence signed and sealed the same. My Commission expires:

__________________________________________________________SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC

Rev 07/08 (This form my be reproduced but not altered in any way) PG Treas form #010

PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT effective 7/9/09 Revised 9/25/12

SALISBURY PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT

(TO BE FILED WITH SALISBURY INTERNAL SERVICES OFFICE PRIOR TO DEED STAMPING)

STATE OF __________________________, COUNTY OF _____________________ TO WIT:

I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this _______ day of _____________, _____________, before, me,

the subscriber, a Notary Public for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared _________________

______________________________________who made oath in due form of law as follows:

1. I am competent to be a witness in a judicial proceeding, am over 18 years of age and have

personal knowledge of the facts asserted herein.

2. I am owner of the property located at _____________________________________

Salisbury, Maryland (hereinafter referred to as “Property”).

3. I understand that City of Salisbury codes may affect my Property, including, but not

limited to:

City of Salisbury Municipal Code

City of Salisbury Property Maintenance Code

2006 International Commercial Building Code

2006 International Residential Building Code

City of Salisbury Plumbing Code

National Fire Prevention Code


4. The proposed use of the Property will be: (select one)

[ ] Owner-occupied residential

[ ] Rental Dwelling Unit(s)

[ ] Commercial Use

[ ] Other (Explain)_______________________________________

5. I understand that, if I choose to rent the Property, I must register the rental unit and obtain

a rental unit owners license prior to renting the dwelling unit. The registration and license must be renewed

annually. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $500, increased registration and license fees, and

designation as a delinquent owner and delinquent rental dwelling unit. Please refer to Chapter 15.26 of the

Salisbury Municipal Code for specific provisions.

6. I understand that, occupancy limitations exist throughout the City of Salisbury. I

acknowledge that I have received a copy of the “Family Definition” as it appears in Chapters 15 and 17 of

the Salisbury Municipal Code. Further, I understand that violating the occupancy limitations may result in

Municipal Citations of up to $500.00 (five hundred dollars). Each day a violation exists is a separate

offence and is subject to the aforementioned penalty.

7. I understand that, if the Property is situated within one of three historic districts located

inside the city’s corporate limits, before any changes can be made that will affect the exterior appearance of

the property, a certificate of approval must be obtained from the Salisbury Historic District Commission

(SHDC). Municipal citations may be written up to $500.00 for each separate violation of this requirement.

Salisbury’s designated historic districts are:

Camden Historic District

Newtown Historic District

Downtown Historic District

I DO SOLOMNLY AFFIRM under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the

contents of the foregoing paper are true.


__________________________________________ Owner

__________________________________________ Title/Position

__________________________________________ Owner’s Phone Number

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this ____________day of ________________, ___________.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:


15.24.490 General Definitions.

FAMILY DEFINITION

“Family” means and includes, subject to the exceptions stated below:

1. A core consisting of one person living alone or one of the following groups living as a single housekeeping unit:

a. Two or more persons who are related by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship or other duly authorized custodial relationship, such as foster children, placed by an agency licensed to operate in Maryland;

b. Up to a maximum of four persons who are not so related, hereinafter referred to as “unrelated persons” provided, however, that:

i. (A) Any existing lawful occupancy, in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including an apartment, in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, or in Spring Chase PRD No. 1, the maximum shall be two unrelated persons, not including the children of either of them, after December 16, 2002, subject to the occupancy permitted by subsections (1)(b)(i)(B) and (C) of this section.(B) Any existing lawful occupancy, in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including an apartment in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, or Spring Chase PRD No. 1, the maximum shall be three unrelated persons, not including the children of either of them, if the dwelling or dwelling unit was occupied by three unrelated persons, during a period of one year, prior to December 16, 2002. The occupancy may continue as a nonconforming use. In an apartment, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed the number of unrelated persons set forth in subsection (1)(b)(ii) of this section.(C) Any existing lawful occupancy, in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including an apartment in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, or Spring Chase PRD No. 1, the maximum shall be four unrelated persons, not including the children of either of them, if the dwelling or dwelling unit was occupied by four unrelated persons, during a period of one year, prior to December 16, 2002, and meets the requirements of Section 15.24.1600. The occupancy may continue as a nonconforming use. In an apartment, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed the number of unrelated persons set forth in subsection (1)(b)(ii) of this section.(D) The following lots are exempt from the occupancy restriction set forth in subsection (1)(b)(i)(A) of this section: all dwelling units shown on an approved final comprehensive development plan; and where the total land area shown thereon is subject to a special exception granted by the board of zoning appeals prior to December 23, 2002; and for which the director of building, housing and zoning has determined that the units were proposed and constructed primarily for student housing.

ii. In any district other than an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, in an apartment or any attached dwelling unit, except a townhouse or


duplex dwelling, the maximum shall be the following number of unrelated persons not including the children of any of them: Two—in an efficiency or one bedroom unit; Three—in a unit having two or more bedrooms; or Four—in any unit constructed after November 25, 2002 (effective date of Ordinance No. 1864) having two or more bedrooms, if the entire parcel or tract of land on which it is located complies with the off-street parking requirement in effect when it was completed. All dwelling units shall comply with parking code requirements.

c. A group of not more than four persons who are approved by the department of neighborhood services and code compliance pursuant to Section 15.24.1620 as a “functional family.”

2. In addition to its core member(s) a family may include: a. One or more persons who provide health care or assisted living services to any core member of the family that are essential to the health, safety or general well-being of such core member, by performing such services at least eight hours each day.b. One or more domestic servants who perform personal or household services at the dwelling or dwelling unit at least eight hours each day.c. In the case of an owner-occupied dwelling unit in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, one person who is not a core member of a related family, not including any permitted provider of health care or assisted living services, may reside in the dwelling.

3. A “family” may not include or consist in whole or in part of:a. Any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, federation, or like organization.b. Occupants of a rooming house or boarding house. c. Persons whose association as a group is temporary or seasonal in nature. d. Persons living in a group arrangement as a result of criminal conduct.

4. The “family” definition shall be applied to occupancy in accordance with the requirements of state and federal law.

This form may be hand delivered or mailed to the Town of Easton at 14 S. Harrison Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 or faxed to 410-820-8016.

TOWN OF EASTON

TOWN OF EASTON PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT

(TO BE FILED WITH THE TOWN OF EASTON OFFICE)

I, _____________________________________, HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. I (or an entity that I have an interest in) am the owner of the property located at

______________________________________________, Easton, Maryland (the “Property”). 2. I understand that, if I choose to rent any dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, I must

register the rental unit and obtain a rental license from the Town of Easton prior to renting the unit. The registration and license must be renewed annually. Failure to do so could result in a fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100). Each day a violation exists is a separate offense and is subject to the aforementioned penalty.

3. The proposed use of the Property will be: (select occupancies) Principal Residence – Owner Occupied [ ] Single Family Dwelling [ ] Duplex Dwelling [ ] Townhouse [ ] Apartment Building – Number of Unit(s) ____________ [ ] Other (explain) ____________________________________________ Non Principal Residence [ ] Personal Use Single Family Dwelling (Vacation Home) [ ] Single Family Dwelling [ ] Duplex Dwelling [ ] Townhouse [ ] Apartment Building (Residential)– Number of Unit(s) ____________ [ ] Other (explain) ____________________________________________ Other Non Principal Occupancies [ ] Rooming Unit – Number of Unit(s) _________________ [ ] Live—Work Dwelling [ ] Commercial and Residential – Number of Unit(s): Commercial _________, Residential ____________ [ ] Industrial and Residential—Number of Unit(s): Industrial _________, Residential ____________ [ ] Commercial Use Only [ ] Industrial Use Only [ ] Other (explain) ____________________________________________ 4. I understand that codes, including Property Maintenance, Building, Electric, Energy, Fuel

Gas, Liquified Petroleum Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing codes adopted by the Town of Easton may affect my Property. For the specific codes adopted by the Town, please consult the Easton Town Code on the Town of Easton’s website.

I DO SOLEMNLY AFFIRM under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the

contents of the foregoing are true. ____________________________________ Owner Signature ___________________________________ Owner Printed Name ___________________________________ If entity, title/position

Carroll County Collections Office – Tax Collections Carroll County Office Building, Room 103

225 N. Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194 410-386-2935

REQUEST FOR TAX CERTIFICATION VOID 45 DAYS FROM ISSUED DATE

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Print or type the information requested in all sections of this form. This form must be signed and dated or it will not be honored. 2. Write in the spaces provided the EXACT DISTRICT, PROPERTY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION as recorded on the

books of the Department of Assessments.3. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $40.00 for all districts. (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007)4. Please make checks payable to The Commissioners of Carroll County. 5. The office will not be responsible for errors due to improper or incomplete descriptions or property numbers.6. Please allow a minimum of one (1) business day for Tax Certifications.7. Completed Tax Certification must accompany deed. 8. Bills issued subsequent to the date of certification but prior to settlement / transfer may not be included, but are the

responsibility of the owner(s). 9. Please check with the TRANSFER OFFICE for the AGRICULTURAL TRANSFER TAX at 410-857-0600. 10. Request for current water and/or sewer charges must be made in writing three (3) days in advance. Water and Sewer

must be filled out on all properties in Districts 2-0, 5-0, 5-1, 7-0, 8-0, 8-1, and 14-0. *NEW* YOU MAY NOW ORDER FINAL READINGS ON LINE AT WWW.CARR.ORG GO TO GOVERNMENT, THEN E-SERVICES TO UTILITY READING REQUEST.

* Required Fields Date of Death if applicable ________________________

* District – Account Number * Property Description (acreage) Lot Map Block Parcel

New Account (Subdiv. Only) Property Address Liber Folio

*Name of Current Owner ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Check one: Mail to …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Contact Person and Phone # …………………………………………………………………………… (Please print)

Hold for ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

*Signature ……………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………………..

Revised 11-17-10

LIEN RELEASE FOR MUNICIPALITIES FOR PROPERTY TRANSFERS

FOR PROPERTY IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS YOU MUST HAVE THIS FORM COMPLETED. THE MUNICIPALITY SEAL AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE MUST APPEAR IN ORDER TO TRANSFER THE PROPERTY. ALLOW THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS. VOID FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FROM ISSUE DATE.THIS FORM IS REQUIRED ONLY FOR PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

THIS FORM MUST ACCOMPANY THE COUNTY TAX CERTIFICATE ON ALL PROPERTIES IN THE DISTRICTS LISTED BELOW. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996.

COMPANY REQUESTING LIEN _________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________

PHONE/ FAX __________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON ____________________________________________________________

TOWN PHONE FAX NO.

____ 1-1 TANEYTOWN 410-751-1100 410-751-1608 ____ 5-1 SYKESVILLE 410-795-8959 410-795-3818 ____ 6-1 MANCHESTER 410-239-3200 410-239-6430 ____ 7-0 OR 7-1 WESTMINSTER 410-848-9000 410-848-5345 ____ 8-0 OR 8-1 HAMPSTEAD 410-374-2761 410-239-6143 ____ 11-1 NEW WINDSOR 410-635-6575 410-635-2995 ____ 12-1 UNION BRIDGE 410-775-2711 410-775-1095 ____ 13-1 MT. AIRY 301-829-1424 301-829-1259 410-795-6012

PROPERTY OWNERS NAME: __________________________________________________

ACCOUNT NUMBER/ PROPERTY ID: ___________________________________________

PROPERTY ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________

PREPARED BY: _______________________________________________________________

DATE ISSUE: ___________________________ GOOD THROUGH ___________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________ Signature confirms all liens to municipalities are paid.

TOWN OR CITY SEAL:

Rev 7-10

PROPERTY TRANSFER REQUEST

Date of Request:________________________ Company Name:________________________

Phone:_____________________ Fax Number:_________________ Name of Contact:_______________

Transfer Date:_________________________ Email for Return Notification:_______________________

Subdivision Name:_____________________ Lot #:___________ Tax ID#:______________________

Premise Address:______________________ City:_____________________ Zip Code:_________

Seller’s Name:________________________ Buyer’s Name:___________________________________ First MI Last First MI Last

Seller’s Name:________________________ Buyer’s Name:___________________________________ First MI Last First MI Last

Buyer’s Phone/email(optional):______________________

Seller’s Forwarding Address: Buyer’s Billing Address AFTER Settlement: ____________________________________ ________________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________________

ALL FIELDS ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL for this request to be processed

***************************************************************************************** PROPERTY SERVED BY DUSWM

ESTIMATED ESCROW AMOUNT: $______________ This is an ESTIMATED amount based on the historical consumption data of this account. The actual final bill amount may be higher or lower depending on the actual consumption for the final billing period. This amount does not consider high consumption that may be due to leaks. Do not remit check for the estimated escrow amount. The ACTUAL FINAL bill will be returned by email address listed above. For detailed instructions, see Service Billing/Final Read Procedures at our web page. The direct link is: http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1282

The deed cannot be presented for recordation until the actual final bill has been paid and an additional copy of the deed is provided for DUSWM.

DUSWM provides the following service for this account: _____ Water & Sewer service _____ Water service only - sewer service may be provided by another municipality, private sewer company, or

private septic system. _____ Sewer service only - water service may be provided by another municipality, private water company,

or private well.

Seller Account #: 72-999-________________ Buyer Account #: 72-999-________________ Escrow Faxed: TFN #: __________________ Date:__________Time:_________ Initials:_____ TFN Date: _______________ ****************************************************************************************

Property NOT served by DUSWM – DEED RECORDATION RECEIPT: This document must be presented at the Frederick County Treasurer’s Office to record deed.

Date:___________________________________ Approved by:____________________________________ Property may be served by another municipality, private company or have a private well and/or septic system.

Updated 01/04/2013 Faxed Date:__________Time:_________ Initials:_____

DIVISION OF UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (DUSWM) FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

Office of Accounting and Finance Support 4520 Metropolitan Court, Frederick, MD 21704

Phone: 301-600-2354 or 2935 Fax: 301-600-2998 E-mail: DUSWMW&[email protected]

HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 3430 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 410 - 313 - 2389 FAX 410-313-3293 Recordation Tax Office

[email protected]

TDD 410-313-2323

Affidavit of Recordation Tax Payment Pursuant to Tax-Property Article

Section 12-105(f)

1. I am over the age of 18 and am competent to testify.

2. I am the Grantor of a Deed of Trust for the benefit of the lender,

________________________________, securing a maximum debt of ____________

($____________) which deed of trust is being presented for recordation among the land records of

Howard County, Maryland.

3. At the time of recordation, the total amount of debt incurred is _________________

($_____________) and I am electing under the Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article,

Section 12-105(f) to pay recordation tax only on such amount. I acknowledge that failure to

accurately state the amount of debt is a misdemeanor subject to a fine and imprisonment pursuant to

Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 14-1012.

4. I further acknowledge, under Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article,

Section 12-105(f), it is my legal obligation to pay additional recordation tax to Howard County,

Maryland every time I incur additional debt and the failure to do so is a misdemeanor subject to a

fine and imprisonment pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 14-

1011. Each payment will require the recording of a an affidavit evidencing the amount of the debt

and the payment of the recordation tax.

I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM, under the penalties of perjury, that the statements herein

are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

__________________ _______________________________________ Date Name : _________________________________ __________________ _______________________________________ Date Name : _________________________________

AFFIDAVIT for INDEMNITY DEED OF TRUST (to accompany IDOT presented to Baltimore County Transfer Office)

For Transfer Office Use Only - NOT FOR RECORDING

By signing below, I hereby certify, affirm, and declare, under penalty of perjury, that the

accompanying Indemnity Deed of Trust in the amount of $_______________________

meets the following requirements for exclusion from Recordation Tax:

The grantor of the IDOT is a separate and distinct entity from the maker of the note, and is not obligated under the note.

The grantor of the IDOT has signed a guaranty of the note, The IDOT secures only the guaranty; and The grantor of the IDOT is not primarily liable for the indebtedness. The proceeds of the loan have not been used to acquire the property secured by

the IDOT. Signed this ______________ day of ________________________________________, 2012 By:______________________________________________________________________ Print Name: Signer is (please check one choice below):

Lender’s Attorney ____ Settlement Attorney/Commercial Underwriter ______ Party to the IDOT ______

Revised 5/19/2011

AFFIDAVIT for INDEMNITY DEED OF TRUST (to accompany IDOT presented to the Clerk of the Court)

For Clerk’s Use Only - NOT FOR RECORDING


accompanying Indemnity Deed of Trust meets the following requirements for exclusion from

Recordation Tax:

The grantor of the IDOT is a separate and distinct entity from the maker of the note, and is not obligated under the note.

The grantor of the IDOT has signed a guaranty of the note. The IDOT secures only the guaranty. The grantor of the IDOT is not primarily liable for the indebtedness. The proceeds of the loan have not been used to acquire the property secured by

the IDOT. The amount of the note referenced in the IDOT is $______________. The amount of the secured debt of the IDOT or the amended and restated IDOT is

$___________________. The parcel identification number is __________________.

Signed this ______________ day of ________________________________________, 2012 By:______________________________________________________________________ Print Name: ______________________________________________________________ Signer is (please check one choice below):

Lender’s Attorney ____ Settlement Attorney/Commercial Underwriter ______ Party to the IDOT ______

AFFIDAVIT FOR INDEMNITY DEED OF TRUST (to accompany IDOT presented to Montgomery County Transfer Office)

For Transfer Office Use Only – NOT FOR RECORDING


accompanying Indemnity Deed of Trust meets the following requirements for exclusion

from Recordation Tax:

• The grantor of the IDOT is a separate and distinct entity from the maker of the note, and is not obligated under the note.

• The grantor of the IDOT has signed a guaranty of the note. • The IDOT secures only the guaranty. • The grantor of the IDOT is not primarily liable for the indebtedness. • The proceeds of the loan have not been used to acquire the property

secured by the IDOT. • The amount of the secured debt of the IDOT or the amended and restated

IDOT is ________________. • The parcel identification number is ___________________.

Signed this ___________ day of _____________________________________________ By _____________________________________________________________________ Print Name ______________________________________________________________ Signer is (please check one choice below): Lender’s Attorney _______ Settlement Attorney ______ Party to the IDOT _______

PREFERRED LANGUAGE FOR DEEDS AND DEEDS OF TRUST to be recorded in Baltimore City A deed to change tenancy only should include the wording: “This no consideration deed is to change tenancy only as the grantor and grantee are identical.” A deed to remove name of a deceased owner should include the wording: “This no consideration deed is for the sole purpose of removing the name of a deceased owner from title.” A deed for transfers between spouses or former spouses should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in real property between spouses or former spouses pursuant to MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(d)(i).” A deed for transfers of residential real property between domestic partners or former domestic partners should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in residential real property between domestic partners or former domestic partners and is exempt from state recordation tax pursuant to MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(d)(ii).” Note: ‘Affidavit of Domestic Partnership’ is also required. A deed for transfers between relatives for no consideration on free and clear property should include the wording: “This no consideration deed transfers an interest in real property between relatives (please state relationship). This property is free and clear of all liens, mortgages, encumbrances and deeds of trust. The grantor is not being relieved of any liability and the grantee is not assuming any liability.” Transfers between relatives when property is transferred to the transferor’s son, daughter, parent, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent-in-law, or grandchild (also the ‘step’ variety of all of the preceding) should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in real property between relatives (please state relationship) subject to an existing mortgage or deed of trust for which the unpaid principal balance is being assumed and is exempt from state recordation tax pursuant to MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(c).” There is no other consideration and there is no refinance transaction at or near the time of this transfer.” A deed for transfers into a revocable trust should include the wording: “This no consideration deed transfers an interest in real property to the grantor’s revocable trust in which grantor is a primary beneficiary.”

A deed for transfers out of a revocable trust should include the wording: “This no consideration deed transfers an interest in real property under the terms of the revocable trust in which grantee is a primary beneficiary.”

A deed of trust which qualifies for the refinance exemptions under MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(g) should include the wording: “The grantor is the original mortgagor, the

mortgaged property is the principal residence of the original mortgagor, and the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the original mortgage/deed of trust being refinanced is $ ------------.”

Note: Unpaid principal balance does NOT include interest or other costs/fees. Note: ‘Affidavit of Refinancing Exemption’ is also required. A deed of trust refinance by a revocable trust which qualifies for the refinance exemption under MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(g) should include the wording: “This mortgage/deed of trust secures the refinancing of real property that is the principal residence of the settler of the trust, is given by the trustee of the trust, that the trustee or settler originally assumed or incurred the debt secured by the existing deed of trust, and the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the existing mortgage/deed of trust being refinanced is $-----------.” Note: Unpaid principal balance does NOT include interest or other costs/fees. Note: ‘Affidavit of Refinancing Exemption’ is also required

PREFERRED LANGUAGE FOR DEEDS AND DEEDS OF TRUST to be recorded in Howard County

1. A deed to change tenancy only should include the wording: “This no consideration deed is to change tenancy only as the grantor and grantee are identical.”

2. A deed to remove name of a deceased owner should include the wording: “This no consideration

deed is for the sole purpose of removing the name of a deceased owner from title.” 3. A deed for transfers between spouses or former spouses should include the wording: “This deed

transfers an interest in real property between spouses or former spouses pursuant to MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(d)(i).”

4. A deed for transfers of residential real property between domestic partners or former domestic

partners should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in residential real property between domestic partners or former domestic partners and is exempt from state recordation tax pursuant to MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(d)(ii).” Note: ‘Affidavit of Domestic Partnership’ is also required.

5. A deed for transfers between relatives for no consideration on free and clear property should

include the wording: “This no consideration deed transfers an interest in real property between relatives (please state relationship). This property is free and clear of all liens, mortgages, encumbrances and deeds of trust. The grantor is not being relieved of any liability and the grantee is not assuming any liability.”

6. Transfers between relatives when property is transferred to the transferor’s son, daughter, parent,

son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent-in-law, or grandchild (also the ‘step’ variety of all of the preceding) should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in real property between relatives (please state relationship) subject to an existing mortgage or deed of trust for which the unpaid principal balance is being assumed and is exempt from state recordation tax pursuant to MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(c).” There is no other consideration and there is no refinance transaction at or near the time of this transfer.”

7. A deed for transfers into a revocable trust should include the wording: “This no consideration

deed transfers an interest in real property to the grantor’s revocable trust in which grantor is a primary beneficiary.”

8. A deed for transfers out of a revocable trust should include the wording: “This no consideration

deed transfers an interest in real property under the terms of the revocable trust in which grantee is a primary beneficiary.”

9. A deed of trust which qualifies for the refinance exemptions under MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(g) should include the wording: “The grantor is the original mortgagor, the mortgaged property is the principal residence of the original mortgagor, and the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the original mortgage/deed of trust being refinanced is $ ------------.” Note: Unpaid principal balance does NOT include interest or other costs/fees.

Note: ‘Affidavit of Refinancing Exemption’ is also required. 10. A deed of trust refinance by a revocable trust which qualifies for the refinance exemption under

MD. CODE ANN., TAX-PROP. § 12-108(g) should include the wording: “This mortgage/deed of trust secures the refinancing of real property that is the principal residence of the settler of the trust, is given by the trustee of the trust, that the trustee or settler originally assumed or incurred the debt secured by the existing deed of trust, and the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the existing mortgage/deed of trust being refinanced is $-----------.” Note: Unpaid principal balance does NOT include interest or other costs/fees.

Note: ‘Affidavit of Refinancing Exemption’ is also required

PREFERRED LANGUAGE FOR DEEDS AND DEEDS OF TRUST to be recorded in Montgomery County

Updated on June 17, 2009 Current as of March 25, 2013

1. There is no dollar amount threshold for special review of residential deeds.

2. A deed to change tenancy only should include the wording: “This deed is to

change tenancy only as the grantor and grantee as well as the property conveyed are identical.”

3. A deed to remove name of a deceased owner should include the wording: “This

deed is for the sole purpose of removing the name of a deceased owner from title.”

4. A deed for transfers between spouses or former spouses should include the

wording: “This deed transfers an interest in real property between spouses or former spouses and is exempt from county transfer tax pursuant to Section 52-24(f)(1) of the Montgomery County Code and state recordation tax pursuant to Tax-Property 12-108(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.”

5. A deed for transfers between domestic partners or former domestic partners

should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in real property between domestic partners or former domestic partners and is exempt from county transfer tax pursuant to Tax-Property Article 12-403(b) and is exempt from state recordation tax pursuant to Tax-Property Article 12-108(d)(ii).” Note: (1) This exemption only applies to residential property. (2) This exemption requires proof of domestic partnership or dissolution of domestic partnership. (3) The exemption from county transfer tax only applies to former domestic partners if the transfer is in accordance with a property settlement or a dissolution of a domestic partnership. (4) An ‘Affidavit of Domestic Partnership’ is also required.

6. A deed for transfers between relatives for no consideration on free and clear

property should include the wording: “This no consideration deed transfers an interest in real property between relatives (please state relationship). This property is free and clear of all liens, mortgages, encumbrances and deeds of trust. The grantor is not being relieved of any liability and the grantee is not assuming any liability.”

7. A deed for transfers pursuant to a Will or descent should include the wording:

“This deed transfers an interest in real property under the terms of the grantor’s Will or descent and is exempt from county transfer tax pursuant to Section 52-24(b) of the Montgomery County Code.” Note: (1) Evidence of the provisions in the Will may be required. (2) This exemption does not apply to state recordation tax.

8. Transfers between relatives when property is transferred to the transferor’s son,

daughter, parent, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent-in-law, or grandchild (also the ‘step’ variety of all of the preceding) should include the wording: “This deed transfers an interest in real property between relatives (please state relationship) subject to an existing mortgage or deed of trust for which the unpaid principal

balance is being assumed and is not taxable. There is no other consideration and there is no refinance transaction at or near the time of this transfer.”

9. A deed for transfers into a revocable trust should include the wording: “This no

consideration deed transfers an interest in real property to the grantor’s revocable trust in which grantor is a primary beneficiary.”

10. A deed for transfers out of a revocable trust should include the wording: “This no

consideration deed transfers an interest in real property to the beneficiary under the terms of the revocable trust in which grantee is a primary beneficiary.” Note: This only applies if there is no consideration to the trustee (i.e. the property is free and clear of debt). If there is an existing mortgage assumed by the grantee, the transaction is taxable.

11. A deed of trust which qualifies for the refinance exemption should include the

wording: “The grantor is the original mortgagor, the mortgaged property is the principal residence of the original mortgagor, and the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the original mortgage/deed of trust being refinanced is $-----------.” Note: Unpaid principal balance does NOT include interest or other costs/fees.

12. A deed of trust refinance by a revocable trust which qualifies for the refinance

exemption should include the wording: “This mortgage/deed of trust secures the refinancing of real property that is the principal residence of the settlor of the trust, is given by the trustee of the trust, that the trustee or settlor originally assumed or incurred the debt secured by the existing deed of trust, and the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the existing mortgage/deed of trust being refinanced is $--------.”

Note: Unpaid principal balance does NOT include interest or other costs/fees.

13. An Indemnity Deed of Trust, to avoid recordation tax, must have a grantor that is not the same as the maker of the note, the grantor must have signed a guaranty of the note, and the IDOT must secure only the guarantee.

14. A deed from the Trustee in a foreclosure will be taxed on consideration exceeding the bid price if there is a deficiency and the deficiency is waived/cancelled by the beneficiary or mortgagee. If the deficiency is not being waived, then include an

affidavit with the wording “The beneficiary or mortgagee intends to pursue the deficiency”. NOTE: We continue to reserve the right to randomly audit any transaction by asking for copies of supporting documents for our review.