Does a Maryland quitclaim deed require notarization?

Yes. A Maryland deed must be acknowledged before it can be recorded. You can get your signature acknowledged before either: A notary public A public officer authorized to take acknowledgments

Are witnesses required for a quitclaim deed in Maryland?

No. You do not need a separate witness for a standard quitclaim deed in Maryland. A seal is also not required.

Does a spouse need to sign a Quitclaim Deed in Maryland?

Not simply because the grantor is married. A spouse must sign if they also own an interest being transferred.

Is a quitclaim deed required to be recorded in Maryland?

Yes. You need to get your quitclaim deed executed and recorded for the property interest to pass in Maryland. You should record the deed in the county where the property is located.

What additional documents are required when filing a Quitclaim Deed in Maryland?

You generally need: A Land Instrument Intake Sheet A Copy of the deed The required tax certification A survey, when applicable

Does transferring property via a Quitclaim Deed trigger taxes in Maryland?

Sometimes. You may have to pay recordation or transfer taxes in Maryland, but some transfers are exempt. Exemptions generally include certain transfers between spouses or relatives. If the grantee takes on mortgage debt, that debt may also count as consideration.

Quitclaim Deed Maryland PDF Template

What Is a Maryland Quitclaim Deed?

A quitclaim deed is a legal document that transfers the interest that you currently own in real property. It does not guarantee that you are the sole owner of the property or that the title is clear.

Maryland does not have a separate statutory quitclaim deed form. Instead, the state applies general deed rules.

Maryland is also different from many states because you must execute and record the deed for the quitclaim deed to take effect. (Md. Code, Real Property §3-101)

Maryland Quitclaim Deed Requirements

If you’re transferring property, you should know about the main Maryland quitclaim deed requirements:

Requirement	Maryland Law	Explanation
1. Grantor and grantee	Md. Code, Real Property §4-101	Clearly identify the person transferring the interest and the person receiving it.
2. Property description	Md. Code, Real Property §4-101	Describe the property well enough to identify it with reasonable certainty.
3. Interest being transferred	Md. Code, Real Property §4-101	State the interest or estate that the grantor intends to transfer.
4. Written and signed deed	Md. Code, Real Property §5-103	Put the transfer in writing and have the grantor or authorized agent sign it.
5. Acknowledgment	Md. Code, Real Property §4-101	Have the deed properly acknowledged before recording.
6. Certificate of preparation	Md. Code, Real Property §3-104	Include certification by a Maryland attorney or a party named in the deed who prepared it.
7. Printed signer names	Md. Code, Real Property §3-104	Type or print each signer’s name above or below the signature.

Common Uses for a Maryland Quitclaim Deed

You can use a quitclaim deed in Maryland to:

Transfer property to a family member
Add or remove an owner
Transfer property after a divorce
Transfer property to a trust
Transfer property to a business entity
Release a possible ownership claim
Change an ownership interest

Create Your Maryland Quitclaim Deed

Maryland Quitclaim Deed With a Mortgage

You can use a quitclaim deed when the property has a mortgage. However, it’s important to know that the deed only transfers the ownership interest that you own at the time of executing the deed.

This means that you are not removed from the mortgage, nor does it transfer any remaining debt to the grantee. If you still have payments left to make, you are still responsible for them, even after transferring your ownership interest.

How to File a Quitclaim Deed in Maryland

To transfer your property in Maryland, you can fill out our template online and then record it with the authorities. Follow the steps below to complete the process.

Gather the necessary information
Start by using the current deed to confirm all the owners and the property description.
Gather the transfer details
Get the grantor and grantee names and the interest being transferred.
Fill out out our quitclaim deed template
Use Lumr’s Maryland quitclaim deed template to enter the required information.
Complete the preparation certificate
If you prepared the deed as a named party, complete the required certification.
Sign and acknowledge the deed
Add your signature to the document. A notary public or other authorized public officer must acknowledge this.
Complete the recording documents
Fill out the Maryland Land Instrument Intake Sheet and required tax certifications. You’ll have to play any applicable taxes and fees.
Record the deed
Finally, you need to submit the deed to the Department of Land Records in the county where the property is located.

Maryland Quitclaim Deed Form

What Is a Maryland Quitclaim Deed?

Maryland Quitclaim Deed Requirements

Common Uses for a Maryland Quitclaim Deed

Maryland Quitclaim Deed With a Mortgage

How to File a Quitclaim Deed in Maryland

Gather the necessary information

Gather the transfer details

Fill out out our quitclaim deed template

Complete the preparation certificate

Sign and acknowledge the deed

Complete the recording documents

Record the deed

FAQs About Maryland Quitclaim Deeds