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

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Harford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

Harford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

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Harford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

Harford County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

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

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

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Address:
20 West Courtland Street
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Phone: 410-838-4952

Recording Tips for Harford County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording

Cities and Jurisdictions in Harford County

Properties in any of these areas use Harford County forms:

  • Aberdeen
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground
  • Abingdon
  • Bel Air
  • Belcamp
  • Benson
  • Churchville
  • Darlington
  • Edgewood
  • Fallston
  • Forest Hill
  • Gunpowder
  • Havre De Grace
  • Jarrettsville
  • Joppa
  • Perryman
  • Pylesville
  • Street
  • White Hall
  • Whiteford

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Harford County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Harford 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 Harford 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 Harford County?

Recording fees in Harford County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 410-838-4952 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 Harford 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 Harford County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Harford 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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