Maryland § 3-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-301.
(a) (1) If the person offering a deed or other instrument affecting property for record first pays the recording fees, the clerk of the circuit court of each county shall record every deed and other instrument affecting property in land records available to the public.
(2) The clerk shall endorse on the deed or other instrument the time of receipt of the document for recording and the endorsement shall show in the land records.
(3) Any deed or other instrument affecting property which also affects personal property shall be recorded in the same manner in the land records only, and not in the financing statements.
(b) If an interested party so requests, the financing statements provided for in § 9–402(9) of the Commercial Law Article shall include a notation that the instrument is recorded among the land records. The instrument also shall be indexed in the general alphabetical index provided in § 3–302 of this subtitle. The notation and indexing have the same effect as if the instrument were recorded in full among the financing statements.
(c) (1) The clerk may not refuse to accept any deed or other document entitled to be recorded, solely on the grounds that the deed or document contains a strike–through, interlineation, or other corrections.
(2) The clerk may refuse to accept for re–recording, a previously recorded deed or document that has been corrected or altered by a strike–through, interlineation, or similar corrective measures, and that has not been re–executed, initialed, or otherwise ratified in writing by the party or parties affected by the correction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-301
What does Maryland Code § 3-301 cover?
Section 3-301 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 3-301?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-301" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-301 apply to my situation?
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