Maryland APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust

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About the Maryland APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust

Maryland APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust
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Use this form to substitute an existing Trustee in a previously recorded Deed of Trust. This is often done when the Trustee of record can't or won't act or upon default/foreclosure of the Deed of Trust.

"Trustee" means a person, other than the beneficiary, to whom a trust deed conveys an interest in real property, or the person's successor in interest, or an employee of the beneficiary, Under Maryland Real Property 7-105 and Maryland Rule 14-214(b)(2), corporate trustees may not exercise the power of sale. An individual (i.e., a "natural person") appointed as trustee in a deed of trust or as a substitute trustee shall conduct the sale of property subject to a deed of trust. The individual need not be a Maryland resident.
(If a mortgage or deed of trust allows for the appointment or substitution of a trustee or an individual authorized to exercise a power of sale, the holder of the mortgage or deed of trust may make the appointments or substitutions from time to time.) ( 7-105(5))

(Maryland Appointment of ST Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Maryland only.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county or independent city from the list above
  2. Download the county or independent city-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county or independent city recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— FREDERICK T C.

"simple to follow and easy to use. Thanks"

— Sherry C.

"The experience was great. It was so easy to get my document recorded and it was done the same day!"

— Brenda E.

"This is a great tool to use. It makes recording documents so easy and convenient. The website is ver…"

— Glenda W.

"It is a very helpful and awesome website. I was so glad to hear about it. It is very convenient and …"

— James R.

"Useful and quick."

Common Uses for APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust

  • Release a property from a deed of trust after loan payoff
  • Document the full payoff of a home loan for public record
  • Subordinate an existing mortgage to a new loan
  • Secure a loan with real property as collateral
  • Record evidence that a construction loan has been satisfied
  • Subordinate a second mortgage to allow refinancing
  • Record a partial release of a mortgage or deed of trust

Important: County or Independent City-Specific Forms

Our appointment of substitute trustee(s) - for deed of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county or independent city in Maryland.

After selecting your county or independent city, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.