Maryland Deed Transfer Lawyer: Harford County Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

Along with the state of Maryland requirements when filing a property deed, Harford County deed filings have the additional requirement:

“County taxes, assessments and charges. Except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(1)7 with respect to personal property taxes, except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(4)8 with respect to transfers by assumption in July, August or September (with proof of an escrow for real property taxes), except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(5)9 with respect to semiannual payments of real property taxes, and except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(2)10 or (3),11 pay county taxes, assessments and charges in accordance with RP § 3-104(b)(1) & (2)12 – “Lien Certificate,” “Lien Sheet,” or similar required in the following jurisdictions: Harford County – $50”

To ensure your deed transfer is drafted and filed correctly under Maryland and Harford County laws, call or e-mail now for a free confidential consultation: Maryland deed transfer attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here.

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Also Relevant Under Maryland Law

“No deed, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded unless it bears the certification of an attorney at law that the instrument has been prepared by an attorney or under an attorney’s supervision, or a certification that the instrument was prepared by one of the parties named in the instrument.”