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SB 788·MD·senate

Real Property - Recordation of Deeds - Certification of Preparation

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Jennings
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In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The bill lets a party named in a deed certify that they prepared the instrument, instead of requiring an attorney’s certification. It also prevents circuit court clerks from refusing to record such deeds solely because they lack an attorney’s sign‑off. The change applies to most deeds except mortgages, deeds of trust, and related security instruments.

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