(1) include the filer's signature on the submission, and

(2) provide the following information below the filer's signature: the filer's address, e-mail address, and telephone number and, if the filer is an attorney, the attorney's identifying Attorney Number registered with the Attorney Information System. That information shall not be regarded as part of the signature. A signature on an electronically filed submission constitutes and has the same force and effect as a signature required under Rule 1-311.

Cross reference: For the definition of “signature” applicable to MDEC submissions, see Rule 20-101 (u).

(1) personally affixing the judge's, judicial appointee's, or clerk's signature to the submission by using an electronic process approved by the State Court Administrator, or

(2) hand-signing a paper version of the submission and scanning the hand-signed submission into the MDEC system.

Cross reference: For delegation by an attorney, judge, or judicial appointee to file a signed submission, see Rule 20-108.

(1) Generally. When a person is required to sign a document under oath, affirmation, or with verification, the signer shall hand-sign the document or affix the signer’s digital signature to the document. If the signature is hand-signed, the filer shall scan the document and file the scanned document electronically. The filer shall retain the original hand-signed document or a copy of the document with the digital signature at least until the action is concluded or for such longer period ordered by the court. At any time prior to the conclusion of the action, the court may order the filer to produce the original document.

(2) Actions for Nonpayment of Rent. In an action for nonpayment of rent under Code, Real Property Article, § 8-401, a person who signs a document under oath, affirmation, or with verification may use a signature as defined in Rule 20-101 (u). A person who signs a document under this subsection is subject to the provisions of section (e).