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§ 3-110. Deeds recorded by mail

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal PropertyEffective: January 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Recordation (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. General Rules and Exceptions (Refs & Annos)
Part I. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2019
MD Code, Real Property, § 3-110
§ 3-110. Deeds recorded by mail
Currentness
Clerk may not refuse to accept deed for recording by mail
(a) The clerk of the court of any county may not refuse to accept for recording any deed or other recordable instrument delivered by mail, or not in person, if the deed or other recordable instrument:
(1) Meets all the requisites for recording;
(2) Is accompanied by correct fees and taxes; and
(3) Is accompanied by a letter from an attorney or party to the instrument requesting or directing its recordation.
Functions of clerk not expanded
(b) This section does not require a clerk to perform any function which he normally would not have to perform if an instrument is delivered in person.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 21, § 3-101.
MD Code, Real Property, § 3-110, MD REAL PROP § 3-110
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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