Carroll County APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust Form
Last validated September 28, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Carroll County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Finksburg, Hampstead, Keymar, Lineboro, Manchester, Marriottsville, New Windsor, Sykesville and 3 more.
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Carroll County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Carroll County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines
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Carroll County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee(s) document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5155
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: 410-386-8710
Recording Tips for Carroll County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in Carroll County
Properties in any of these areas use Carroll County forms:
- Finksburg
- Hampstead
- Keymar
- Lineboro
- Manchester
- Marriottsville
- New Windsor
- Sykesville
- Taneytown
- Union Bridge
- Westminster
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Carroll 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 Carroll County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County?
Recording fees in Carroll County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 410-386-8710 for current fees.
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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.
Important: Your property must be located in Carroll 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 Carroll County.
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