Frederick County APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(s) - for Deed of Trust Form
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Frederick County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form
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Frederick County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines
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Frederick County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee(s) document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Frederick County Circuit Court
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: 301-694-1965
Recording Tips for Frederick County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in Frederick County
Properties in any of these areas use Frederick County forms:
- Adamstown
- Braddock Heights
- Brunswick
- Buckeystown
- Burkittsville
- Emmitsburg
- Frederick
- Ijamsville
- Jefferson
- Knoxville
- Ladiesburg
- Libertytown
- Middletown
- Monrovia
- Mount Airy
- Myersville
- New Market
- New Midway
- Point Of Rocks
- Rocky Ridge
- Sabillasville
- Thurmont
- Tuscarora
- Unionville
- Walkersville
- Woodsboro
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How do I get my forms?
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Frederick County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Frederick 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 Frederick County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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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 Frederick County?
Recording fees in Frederick County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 301-694-1965 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 Frederick 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 Frederick County.
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