Howard County Special Warranty Deed Form

Howard County Special Warranty Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Howard County Special Warranty Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Howard County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Circuit Court: Land Records Department
Elkridge, Maryland 21075
Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 M-F
Phone: 410-313-5850
Recording Tips for Howard County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
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
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.
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A conveyance of real property by special warranty includes a covenant from the grantor that he will "warrant specially the property hereby granted." This has the same effect as if the grantor had covenanted that he will warrant forever and defend the property to the grantee against any lawful claim and demand of the grantor and every person claiming or to claim by, through, or under him ( 2-106). Special warranty deeds are used in Maryland to transfer title. The forms offered in the Maryland Statutes are sufficient for their intended purposes. Any covenant, limitation, restriction, or provision can be annexed to or introduced with any of the statutory forms ( 4-201).
A special warranty deed in Maryland should contain the grantor's original signature, which must also be acknowledged. Maryland does not require witnesses for special warranty deeds. If a deed has been executed and acknowledged in accordance with the laws of another state, it will be accepted for recordation if the acknowledgement complies with Maryland law. When submitting a special warranty deed for recordation to the circuit court, it must be endorsed with the certificate of the collector of taxes of the county where the property is assessed and must also be accompanied by a completed intake sheet before they are submitted for recordation ( 3-104).
No special warranty deed in Maryland will be able to pass or take effect unless the deed granting the estate of inheritance or freehold is executed and recorded ( 3-101). Once recorded, a special warranty deed will take effect from its effective date as against the grantor, his personal representatives, every purchaser with notice of the deed, and every creditor of the grantor with or without notice ( 3-201). A recorded instrument will take effect from its effective date as against the grantee of any deed executed and delivered subsequent to the effective date, unless the grantee of the later deed has accepted delivery of the deed or other instrument in good faith, without constructive notice, and for a valuable consideration; and has recorded the deed first ( 3-203). The date of delivery of the deed is considered to be the effective date, and the date of delivery is presumably the date of the last acknowledgement, if any, or the date stated on the deed, whichever is later ( 3-201). A special warranty deed should be recorded in the county where the land affected by the deed lies. If the land lies in more than one county, then the deed should be recorded in all such counties ( 3-103). Deeds are recorded in the circuit court of the county where the property is located.
(Maryland SWD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Howard County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Howard County.
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