Washington County CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE for Deed of Trust or Mortgage Form

Last validated September 25, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Washington County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Big Pool, Boonsboro, Brownsville, Cascade, Cavetown, Chewsville, Clear Spring, Fairplay and 10 more.

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Washington County Certificate of Release Form

Washington County Certificate of Release Form

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

Document last validated 8/24/2026
Washington County Certificate of Release Guidelines

Washington County Certificate of Release Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/3/2026
Washington County Completed Example of the Certificate of Release Document

Washington County Completed Example of the Certificate of Release Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/25/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court Clerk

Address:
24 Summit Ave
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

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

Phone: 301-790-7991

Recording Tips for Washington County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County

Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:

  • Big Pool
  • Boonsboro
  • Brownsville
  • Cascade
  • Cavetown
  • Chewsville
  • Clear Spring
  • Fairplay
  • Funkstown
  • Hagerstown
  • Hancock
  • Keedysville
  • Maugansville
  • Rohrersville
  • Saint James
  • Sharpsburg
  • Smithsburg
  • Williamsport

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washington County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 301-790-7991 for current fees.

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Both Deeds of Trusts and Mortgages are used as security instruments in Maryland. This form is used by the beneficiary/lender and/or agent acting on behalf of to fully release a Deed of Trust or Mortgage upon satisfaction. A lender generally has 30 days to record and notify to avoid penalty.
(The required evidence of a recorded release shall be mailed or delivered to the vendor and purchaser within 30 days from the delivery of the deed granting title to the property. (7-106(2))

(Maryland Certificate of Release Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Washington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.

This CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE for Deed of Trust or Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Washington County.

Our Promise

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