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

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Cecil County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

Cecil County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

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Cecil County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

Cecil County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

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

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

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Address:
129 East Main St
Elkton, Maryland 21921

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: 410-996-5375

Recording Tips for Cecil County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cecil County

Properties in any of these areas use Cecil County forms:

  • Cecilton
  • Charlestown
  • Chesapeake City
  • Childs
  • Colora
  • Conowingo
  • Earleville
  • Elk Mills
  • Elkton
  • Georgetown
  • North East
  • Perry Point
  • Perryville
  • Port Deposit
  • Rising Sun
  • Warwick

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How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cecil 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 Cecil County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Cecil 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 Cecil 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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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 Cecil County?

Recording fees in Cecil County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 410-996-5375 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 Cecil County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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