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Harford County Warranty Deed Form

Harford County Warranty Deed Form

Harford County Warranty Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 5/9/2025
Harford County Warranty Deed Guide

Harford County Warranty Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 8/1/2025
Harford County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document

Harford County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Harford County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of the Circuit Court
Address:
20 West Courtland Street
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Phone: 410-838-4952

Recording Tips for Harford County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Harford County

Properties in any of these areas use Harford County forms:

  • Aberdeen
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground
  • Abingdon
  • Bel Air
  • Belcamp
  • Benson
  • Churchville
  • Darlington
  • Edgewood
  • Fallston
  • Forest Hill
  • Gunpowder
  • Havre De Grace
  • Jarrettsville
  • Joppa
  • Perryman
  • Pylesville
  • Street
  • White Hall
  • Whiteford

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Harford County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Harford 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 Harford County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Harford 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 Harford 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 Harford County?

Recording fees in Harford County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 410-838-4952 for current fees.

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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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Important: Your property must be located in Harford County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Harford County.

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