Rich in the tradition and history of Maryland, the Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court is one of the oldest public institutions in the state. Welcome to the Cecil County Circuit Courthouse and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Clerk of the Court is a locally elected State official with the responsibilities established and regulated by the laws of Maryland and the Rules of the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
(a) A vendee who fails to record a contract for deed, as required by subdivision 1, is subject to a civil penalty, payable under subdivision 5, equal to two percent of the principal amount of the contract debt, unless the vendee has not received a copy of the contract for deed in recordable form, as required under subdivision 1a.
How to Locate the Deed to My House. A deed is the record of ownership. Although a deed is used to prove ownership, the record remains on file even if you misplace your deed. While you have a mortgage, the lender stores the deed until the loan is paid. If you buy a home without a mortgage, the real estate attorney or title company records the deed and issues you a copy. A certified, sealed and stamped deed copy suffices for the original deed. Go to the county recorder's office. After a deed is recorded, it is kept on file for safekeeping. Deeds are public record. Although you can view deeds online, most counties require you to submit copy requests in-person or through the mail.