Maryland Statutory Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property

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About the Maryland Statutory Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property

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Use this form to allow an agent of your choice to sell, purchase, borrow and/or finance a real property. It is a statutory form following Maryland Statute 17-203 and has been adapted for real property.
17-101 (f) "Property" includes both real and personal property and any right or title in real or personal property, whether held individually or jointly and whether indivisible, beneficial, contingent, or of any other nature.

17-101 (b)(1) "Agent" means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney--in--fact, or otherwise.
(2) "Agent" includes an original agent, coagent, successor agent, and a person to which an agent's authority is delegated.
This form allows for successor agents in the case an agent can't or won't act, co-agents (two or more agents) who are required to act together unanimously unless you otherwise provide in this form.

Included is an "Agents Certification Form" often required by third parties, when an agent acts on behalf of the principal.
17-101 (e) "Principal" means an individual who grants authority to an agent in a power of attorney.

Proper notary authentication.
17-110. Requirements
(a) A power of attorney executed on or after October 1, 2010, shall be:
(1) In writing;
(2) Signed by the principal or by some other person for the principal, in the presence of the principal, and at the express direction of the principal;
(3) Acknowledged by the principal before a notary public; and
(4) Attested and signed by two or more adult witnesses who sign in the presence of the principal and in the presence of each other.
(b) The notary public before whom the principal acknowledges the power of attorney may also serve as one of the two or more adult witnesses unless the notary public is using communication technology under 18--214 of the State Government Article to perform the notarial act for a remotely located principal.

(Maryland Statutory LPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)For use in Maryland only.

How to Use This Form

Select your county or independent city from the list above
Download the county or independent city-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county or independent city recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Dan V.

"Very happy, thanks."

— ronald s.

"easy to use site, directions well laid out"

— Kevin V.

"This is an option for recording that worked flawlessly with my county government. Given Covid19 has …"

— DONALD S.

"Using the Administrators Deed, pay attention to "Exhibit A". The blank will allow you to t…"

— Steve W.

"Simple and easy transaction"

Common Uses for Statutory Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property

Authorize a family member to sell property on your behalf
Grant authority to manage rental properties in your absence
Grant temporary authority for a single real estate transaction
Allow a trusted person to handle a real estate transaction for you
Allow an attorney to represent you at a real estate closing
Authorize an agent to refinance or modify your mortgage
Authorize someone to manage your real estate while you travel

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