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HB 347

Real Property – Recordation and Land Records – Requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marvin Holmes and 1 co-sponsor

Maryland standardizes real property recordation requirements across counties to streamline land records management and improve public access to reliable property ownership documentation.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 65
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Bill Summary · HB 347

Legislative bill overview

HB 347 modifies Maryland's real property recordation and land records requirements, establishing new standards for how property documents must be recorded and maintained by local jurisdictions. The bill, now law (Chapter 65), standardizes procedures across Maryland counties to improve accessibility and accuracy of land records.

Why is this important

Clear, standardized land records are fundamental to property transactions, title insurance, and preventing fraud. Improved recordation requirements reduce disputes over property ownership, facilitate faster real estate transactions, and protect homeowners by creating reliable public records. This directly affects anyone buying, selling, refinancing, or inheriting property in Maryland.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Counties must update systems and staff training to comply with new standards, potentially requiring budgetary allocations
  • Digital vs. paper records: Transitioning to modern electronic systems while maintaining historical paper records creates technical and storage challenges
  • Access vs. privacy: Standardizing records accessibility may raise concerns about personal information exposure or conflicts with privacy protections for certain property owners

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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