Cecil County Warranty Deed Form (Maryland)

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

Warranty Deed Form

Cecil County Warranty Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Cecil County compliant document last validated/updated 5/9/2025

Warranty Deed Guide

Cecil County Warranty Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Cecil County compliant document last validated/updated 7/1/2025

Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document

Cecil County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Cecil County compliant document last validated/updated 5/30/2025

When using these Warranty Deed 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 Warranty Deed 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 Warranty Deed 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?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

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.

A general warranty deed under Md. Code, Real Property, 2-105 is a legal document used to transfer, or convey, rights in real property from a grantor (seller) to a grantee (buyer). This type of deed offers the highest level of protection for the grantee.

When using a general warranty deed, the grantor warrants that they are the true owner of the property and have the legal right to convey it, and that the property is free of liens or encumbrances unless otherwise listed in the deed [1]. Warranty deeds require statutory language that the grantor "will warrant generally the property hereby granted," meaning that the grantor will defend the grantee against every lawful claim and demand of any person against the title (Md. Code, Real Property, 2-105).

A lawful general warranty deed identifies the name, address, and marital status of each grantor and grantee. State law requires that all recorded documents contain information on how the grantee will hold title. For Maryland residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by the entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless expressly stated otherwise (Md. Code, Real Prop. 2-117). In the case of a married couple, a tenancy by the entirety is automatically created (Md. Code, Real Prop. 4-108).

Give the source of title, a complete legal description of the property (Md. Code, Real Prop. 4--101), and a certificate of preparation (Md. Code, Real Prop. 3-104(f)(1)) in the deed. General warranty deeds must be accompanied by a completed intake sheet when submitting for recordation (Md. Code, Real Prop. 3-104). Other required documents may include an affidavit of residency, and/or Maryland Form MW 506 NRS for non-resident sale of property. Contact the local recording office with questions about supporting materials.

A transfer tax is imposed on most deeds (Md. Code, Tax Prop. 13-202). Find exemptions from the transfer tax at Md. Code, Tax-Prop. 13-207(a). As a prerequisite to recording, general warranty deeds must be endorsed with the certificate of the collector of taxes of the county where the property is assessed.

General warranty deeds must be signed by the grantor in the presence of a notary public. Witnesses are not required for conveyances of real estate in Maryland. In addition to the content requirements set forth by statute, the form must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. These may vary from county to county, so contact the local recording office with questions.

Record the executed deed in the circuit court for county where the property is located in order to provide notice of the transfer. If the subject land is in more than one county, record the deed (or a certified copy) in all such counties (Md. Code, Real Prop. 3-103).

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact a lawyer with questions about general warranty deeds or transfers of real property in Maryland.

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