Baltimore City
Inside the city line, from Fells Point to Federal Hill. Recorded with the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Baltimore deeds, from request to recording.
- Baltimore City and Baltimore County
- Monday to Friday, 9 to 5
- Filed with the Circuit Court
What we help with.
Add or remove a name
A spouse, child or partner, on or off the deed.
Family transfers
Between relatives, in the city or the county.
After a death
Move a property out of a deceased owner's name.
Trusts and companies
Into or out of a trust or an LLC.
Divorce or separation
Update the deed when a divorce or separation changes who owns the property.
Name changes
Update how a name appears on the deed after a marriage or legal name change.
Title search
See what is on record before anyone signs.
Recording
Filed with the right Circuit Court.
Tell us what needs to change.
Send the property, who is on the deed, and what should change. Eastern Title coordinates signing and records the deed with the Circuit Court where the property sits.
Start a requestBaltimore City and Baltimore County record separately.
Baltimore County
Towson, Dundalk, Catonsville and the rest of the county. Recorded with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.
A Baltimore mailing address is not always in the city. Send the street address and we will check.
Official sources Maryland Circuit Courts Maryland real property records (SDAT)
Whether a tax applies depends on the transfer.
Maryland and local governments charge transfer and recordation taxes on many deeds. Some transfers may qualify for an exemption.
- Amounts can differ between the city and the county.
- Recording fees are set by the court and paid on top of any tax.
- Eastern Title cannot advise you on whether a tax or exemption applies to you.
How it works.
- 01
Request
The property, who is on the deed, and what should change. It takes a few minutes.
- 02
Review
Our team checks the details, tells you what we need from each person, and answers your questions.
- 03
Signing
We schedule the signing with everyone on the deed and arrange the notary. Each signer brings a valid photo ID.
- 04
Recording
Filed with the Circuit Court for the city or the county where the property is. We let you know when it is recorded.
$595
Eastern Title service fee. Recording fees and any taxes are separate.
Questions.
Something else? Call (240) 403-1285.
Can you add or remove a name on a deed?
Yes. Send us the property, who is on the deed now, and who is being added or removed. We coordinate the signing and record the deed. We cannot tell you whether a change is right for your situation.
Can a deed be changed after a divorce or separation?
Yes. When a divorce or separation changes who is on the property, we coordinate the new deed and record it. Have the names ready exactly as they should appear. We cannot tell you what your divorce paperwork requires.
Can you put a property into a trust or an LLC?
Yes. We coordinate the deed that moves a property into or out of a trust or an LLC. Have the exact name of the trust or company ready. We cannot tell you whether a trust or an LLC is right for you.
Can you help after an owner has died?
Yes. Tell us the property and who is named on the deed now, and we will tell you what we need to move it forward. We cannot tell you who is entitled to the property.
Where is a deed recorded for a Baltimore property?
With the Circuit Court where the property is: the Circuit Court for Baltimore City or the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. They record separately.
Do you serve both Baltimore City and Baltimore County?
Yes. We coordinate deed signing and recording for properties in both. A Baltimore mailing address is not always in the city, so send the street address and we will check.
Is Baltimore City in Baltimore County?
No. They are separate, and each has its own Circuit Court. A deed is recorded with the one where the property is.
How does the signing work?
We schedule a time with everyone who needs to sign and arrange the notary. Each signer should bring a valid photo ID.
How long does it take?
It depends on how quickly everyone signs and on the Circuit Court's recording time. We keep you updated at each step.
What does the service cost?
Our service fee is $595. Recording fees and any transfer or recordation taxes are separate.
Do I have to pay a transfer or recordation tax?
It depends on the transfer and where the property is. Some transfers may qualify for an exemption. We cannot tell you whether one applies to you.
Does a mortgage affect a deed change?
A lender may have its own rules about changes to who is on the property. If there is a mortgage, it is worth asking your lender before you sign. We cannot advise you on your loan.
Can Eastern Title give me legal advice?
No. Eastern Title provides title and settlement services and cannot advise you on your legal rights or which deed fits your situation.
What should I have ready?
The property address, who is on the deed now, who is being added or removed, and how they are related.
Deeds are all we do here.
Baltimore Deeds is the deed service of Eastern Title, a title and settlement company. Everything Eastern Title does is available here, with one focus: getting your deed changed and recorded.
Title and settlement experience
The same team that closes real estate transactions handles your deed.
Search, signing and recording together
We check the record, arrange the signing and file with the court, so you deal with one team.
A person answers
Call (240) 403-1285, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.
Start your deed request.
We follow up Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.
- (240) 403-1285
- [email protected]
- Mon–Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Request received.
A member of the Eastern Title team will follow up during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.