SB 788·MD·senate
Real Property - Recordation of Deeds - Certification of Preparation
In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Jennings
Latest Action
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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