Howard County Trustee Deed Form

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

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

Howard County Completed Example of the Trustee 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
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- 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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Trusts formed in Maryland are governed by the Estates and Trusts Article of the Maryland Code. Effective since January 1, 2015, the Maryland Trust Act (MTA) under Title 14.5 is adapted from the Uniform Trust Code and supplements the prior Maryland Discretionary Trust Act codified under Title 14.
According to Black's Law Dictionary, 8th ed., a trust is "a property interest held by one person (the trustee) at the request of another (the settlor) for the benefit of a third party (the beneficiary)." The settlor executes a trust instrument establishing the terms of the trust and "contributes property to a trust" (Md. Code Ann., Estates and Trusts 14.5-103(v)(1)).
In a living trust, the trustee holds title to property at the request of the settlor, and as such, conveyances of trust property must be made through the trustee, who generally has a power of sale under the trust instrument. Transferring real property held in trust to another party requires the use of a trustee's deed.
Trustees' deeds take their name from the person conveying the property, rather than from the type of warranties of title they carry, as with warranty deeds or quitclaim deeds. In Maryland, the trustee's deed is a fee simple conveyance. The deed can contain certain covenants of title, such as special warranty language that warrants the title against claims arising under the grantor's tenure.
The trustee conveys title to real property held by the trust as the grantor of the trustee's deed. The deed names each acting trustee and the name and date of the trust on behalf of which they are acting in addition to vesting title in the name of the grantee. As with all documents affecting real property, the trustee' deed requires a legal description of the property conveyed, as well as a reference to the prior instrument under which the trustee as grantor received title.
In Maryland, consideration statements must include the actual amount of money paid for the transfer, including the amount of a mortgage or deed of trust assumed by the grantee. State transfer tax is calculated from the consideration, with an increased rate for the first-time Maryland homebuyers purchasing a principal place of residence.
Pursuant to Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. 3-104(f)(1), deeds require a signed statement that the document has been prepared by or under the supervision of a Maryland attorney, or a party listed on the instrument. The deed must be signed by each acting trustee in the presence of a notary public before submitted for recording. In addition to meeting state and local recording standards, trustee's deeds may also require supporting documentation, which may vary from case to case.
Contact an attorney with any questions regarding Maryland trusts and trustee's deeds.
(Maryland TD 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 Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Howard County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Howard County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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