Cecil County Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Form (Maryland)

All Cecil County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Form

Cecil County Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Form

Fill in the blank Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract form formatted to comply with all Maryland recording and content requirements.
Included Cecil County compliant document last validated/updated 3/18/2025

Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Guide

Cecil County Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract form.
Included Cecil County compliant document last validated/updated 6/10/2025

Completed Example of the Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Document

Cecil County Completed Example of the Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Maryland Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract document for reference.
Included Cecil County compliant document last validated/updated 4/22/2025

When using these Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Cecil County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

129 East Main St, Elkton, Maryland 21921

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

Phone: 410-996-5375

Local jurisdictions located in Cecil County include:

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

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Cecil County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Cecil County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Cecil County?

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

Can the Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Cecil County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Cecil County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Maryland or Cecil County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Cecil County Release of Memorandum of Land Installment Contract forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

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Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Recording a Release of a Memorandum of Land Installment Contract has important legal and practical effects on both the seller (vendor) and the buyer (purchaser). It signifies the termination or satisfaction of the land installment contract, and by recording the release, it provides public notice that the agreement is no longer in effect. Here’s how it impacts both parties:
Impact on the Seller (Vendor):

1. Clear Title: Recording a release removes the cloud on the title created by the original land installment contract or its memorandum. This means the seller can regain full legal ownership and control of the property without the buyer's interest being an encumbrance.

Future Transactions: After the release is recorded, the seller is free to sell, transfer, or refinance the property without concern about the installment contract being on record.

2. Liability Reduction: Once the release is recorded, the seller is typically released from obligations under the land installment contract. This includes any obligations to deliver the property to the buyer, provided all terms of the contract (such as payment) have been fulfilled or the contract has been canceled or satisfied.

3. Finalizing the Transaction: If the land installment contract has been satisfied (e.g., the buyer has made all payments), recording the release formalizes the end of the seller's involvement with the property and the buyer.

Impact on the Buyer (Purchaser):
1. End of Buyer’s Interest: Once the release is recorded, the buyer no longer holds any recorded interest or claim in the property. The buyer's right to acquire the property under the terms of the installment contract is terminated or satisfied, depending on the circumstances. If the contract was canceled or defaulted upon, the buyer's claim to the property is extinguished.
If the contract was fully satisfied, the buyer may now own the property outright (in which case the deed to the property would also be recorded).

2. Public Notice: Recording the release ensures that any third parties (like lenders, creditors, or potential buyers) are aware that the buyer no longer has an interest in the property. This is important for preventing disputes or misunderstandings in future transactions involving the property.

3. Obligation Relief: Once the release is recorded, the buyer is no longer obligated to make payments under the installment contract, and their liability under the agreement ends, assuming it has been satisfied or legally terminated.

Other Considerations:
Satisfaction of the Contract: If the buyer has fully satisfied the terms of the land installment contract (typically by making all payments), the release could signify the transfer of full legal ownership to the buyer. In such cases, the release would be recorded alongside a deed conveying ownership to the buyer.

Default or Termination: If the buyer defaults on the contract or both parties agree to terminate it, the release reflects the termination of the agreement. The buyer no longer has rights to the property, and the seller can take full control or re-sell it.

Public Record: By recording the release, it becomes part of the public land records, creating a clear chain of title and ensuring that future purchasers, lenders, or interested parties know that the land installment contract is no longer in effect.

Key Sections of Maryland Law:
Maryland Real Property Code, Section 3-101: This section governs the general requirements for the recordation of documents affecting real property, including the release of memoranda or other recorded interests.

Maryland Real Property Code, Section 3-105: This section addresses the priority of recorded documents and the effect of recording a release, ensuring that future buyers or parties are aware that the land installment contract is no longer in effect.

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