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.
The purchaser (or transferee) named on the last deed of record is recognized as the legal title owner of that parcel of property. So, what does this mean in terms of your property ownership? If your deed has not been recorded, you are not recognized as the legal owner of your property. What Could Go Wrong If Your Deed Is Not Recorded In practical terms, failure to record your deed would mean that, if you ever want to sell your property, refinance your mortgage, or execute a home equity line of credit, you could not do so.