Anne Arundel County APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust Form

Last validated September 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Anne Arundel County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Annapolis, Arnold, Baltimore, Churchton, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Davidsonville and 24 more.

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Anne Arundel County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

Anne Arundel County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

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Document last validated 9/14/2026
Anne Arundel County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

Anne Arundel County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

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Anne Arundel County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee(s) document

Anne Arundel County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee(s) document

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Document last validated 9/28/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Anne Arundel County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court: Land Records Department

Address:
8 Church Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Hours: Telephone Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm / Walk In Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Phone: 410-222-1425

Mailing Address for Land Records: Robert P. Duckworth, Clerk Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County ATTN: Land Records Department

Address:
8 Church Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Hours:

Phone: 410-222-1425

Recording Tips for Anne Arundel County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Anne Arundel County

Properties in any of these areas use Anne Arundel County forms:

  • Annapolis
  • Arnold
  • Baltimore
  • Churchton
  • Crofton
  • Crownsville
  • Curtis Bay
  • Davidsonville
  • Deale
  • Edgewater
  • Fort George G Meade
  • Friendship
  • Galesville
  • Gambrills
  • Gibson Island
  • Glen Burnie
  • Hanover
  • Harmans
  • Harwood
  • Laurel
  • Linthicum Heights
  • Lothian
  • Mayo
  • Millersville
  • Odenton
  • Pasadena
  • Riva
  • Severn
  • Severna Park
  • Shady Side
  • Tracys Landing
  • West River

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How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Anne Arundel County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Anne Arundel County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Anne Arundel County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Anne Arundel County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Anne Arundel County?

Recording fees in Anne Arundel County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 410-222-1425 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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.

Important: Your property must be located in Anne Arundel County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.

This APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Anne Arundel County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Anne Arundel County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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