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

Howard County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

Howard County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/18/2025
Howard County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

Howard County Appointment of Substitute Trustee Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/13/2025
Howard County Completed Example of the Appointment of Substitute Trustee(s) document

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

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 2/26/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court: Land Records Department
Address:
6095 Marshalee Drive, Suite 120
Elkridge, Maryland 21075

Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 M-F

Phone: 410-313-5850

Recording Tips for Howard County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Howard County

Properties in any of these areas use Howard County forms:

  • Annapolis Junction
  • Clarksville
  • Columbia
  • Cooksville
  • Dayton
  • Dhs
  • Elkridge
  • Ellicott City
  • Fulton
  • Glenelg
  • Glenwood
  • Highland
  • Jessup
  • Laurel
  • Lisbon
  • Savage
  • Simpsonville
  • West Friendship
  • Woodbine
  • Woodstock

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Howard County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Howard County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Howard 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 Howard County?

Recording fees in Howard County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 410-313-5850 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 Howard 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 Howard County.

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