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Where should a deed conveying title to land that lies in two counties be recorded? |
In both counties. Instruments that affect land partially in each of two counties are recorded in both counties. |
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When a parcel of Maryland real estate is being sold, on whose behalf is the title search customarily ordered? |
Buyer. Customarily, title search is ordered by the settlement company on behalf of the buyer and at the buyers expense. |
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Where are the deeds and mortgages recorded in each country? |
Office of the County Clerk of Circuit Court. Deeds and mortgages affecting Maryland land are recorded in the office of the county clerk of circuit court. |
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding recorded deeds and mortgages? |
They are indexed under the names of selling brokers. These instruments are recorded in the grantee and the grantor index. They typically refer to previously recorded transactions. The selling (or the listing) broker's name is not a matter for recordation. |
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Which of the following is FALSE concerning requirements for recording a deed? |
It may have been witnessed (attested) rather than notarized. Witnessing does not take the place of the required acknowledgment before a notary. A deed must be notarized to be recorded. A deed must have been drawn up either by an attorney or one of the parties. |
