Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 4-101
Sufficiency of deeds
Effective May 4, 2010Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1978, c. 333, § 1; Acts 1989, c. 223, § 1; Acts 2010, c. 452, § 1, eff. May 4, 2010.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) Any deed containing the names of the grantor and grantee, a description of the property sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty, and the interest or estate intended to be granted, is sufficient, if executed, acknowledged, and, where required, recorded.
- (2) Any lease is sufficient even though it is not acknowledged if it otherwise complies with paragraph (1) of this subsection.
- (b) If a deed is signed by the grantor in accordance with the requirements of Title 5 of this article, the absence of a seal or attestation does not affect the validity of the deed. A corporate seal is not required for the execution of any deed or other instrument, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the corporation's charter, bylaws, or other documents.
- (c) The masking of personal information in accordance with § 8-504 of the State Government Article does not affect the validity of a deed or other recordable instrument.
Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1978, c. 333, § 1; Acts 1989, c. 223, § 1; Acts 2010, c. 452, § 1, eff. May 4, 2010.
Formerly Art. 21, § 4-101.