Md. Code, Real Property § 3-110
This is the official text of Md. Code, Real Property § 3-110, part of Maryland’s Code, Real Property — governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law.
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§3–110.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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