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State Wide Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 UNIFORM RECORDING INFORMATION FOR THE MARYLAND COUNTIES Recording Costs: $20.00 * for any other Instrument 9 pages or less, except an instrument involving solely a principal residence it shall be $20.00 regardless of length $75.00 * for any other instrument 10 pages or more $10.00 * for a Release (all forms) 9 pages or less $20.00 * for an Assignment $20.00 * for a Financing Statement, Termination, Continuation $15.00 * for a Notice of Sale $20.00 for a Power of Attorney (no surcharge) *Recording Surcharge: (THIS IS IN ADDITION TO REGULAR RECORDING COST NOTED ABOVE) On the following instruments: All recordable instruments $40.00 for all recordable instruments executed July 1, 2011 forward. If the document being recorded is dated, signed and acknowledged prior to July 1, 2011, the surcharge is $20.00. Note: The statute, Section 13-604, Courts and Judicial Proceedings provides for the $40.00 surcharge to only be effective until July 1, 2015 and then it would revert back to the statutory $20.00. NOTE: THE RECORDING DESK IN EACH JURISDICTION MAY HAVE A CUSTOM OF ASSESSING THE SURCHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN RECORDABLE INSTRUMENTS AND NOT OTHERS, (i.e., Power of Attorney) - IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING WHETHER OR NOT THE SURCHARGE APPLIES TO YOUR INSTRUMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECORDING DESK.

State Wide Page 2 of 2 version 01.28.2016 Continued State Transfer Tax: One half of one percent (0.005) on the total consideration: SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - EFFECTIVE 9/1/95 First-Time Homebuyer (First time to own residential, owner-occupied property in the State of Maryland.): ALL GRANTEES MUST BE "FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS" or be a guarantor or comaker on the purchase money note who was required to be vested with title but who will not occupy premises as principal residence. Supporting affidavit is required. SEE FURTHER EXPLANATION ON PAGE 4 Transfer tax will be one quarter of one percent (0.025) which must be paid by the seller. This obligation is not subject to contractual shift. State Recordation and County Transfer Taxes: SALE TO FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER, UNLESS THERE ARE PROVISIONS TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT OF SALE, THE SELLER WILL PAY ---- HOWEVER, THIS OBLIGATION IS SUBJECT TO CONTRACTUAL SHIFT TO PURCHASER IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NOTE: Section 13-409 of the Tax Property Article provides those Counties having a County Transfer tax may provide an exemption for First Time Home Buyers similar to that given on the State Transfer Tax. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2003, NO COUNTY HAS ENACTED AN EXEMPTION EXCEPT CAROLINE, QUEEN ANNE'S, ST. MARY S, and WASHINGTON COUNTIES. DOUBLE CHECK THE PROPERTY JURISDICTION SUBSEQUENT HERETO. State Agricultural Transfer Tax: Zero (0) to Five (5) percent. Verification with appropriate tax office should be done to verify that the property has not been assessed for agriculture use in the past five years. If assessed, have the assessment office calculate the percentage and the amount of tax applicable. The assessment office telephone number is provided for each county on its respective recording information data sheet. County Agricultural Transfer Tax: Montgomery and Washington Counties have a separate County Agricultural Transfer Tax which may be applicable if your transaction involves agricultural assessed property. See Montgomery and Washington County Data Sheets for more information COUNTY RECORDATION & TRANSFER TAXES WILL VARY FROM COUNTY TO COUNTY ----- SEE EACH COUNTY RECORDATION DATA SHEET -----

Certification of Preparartion of Documents Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 Certification of Preparation of Documents: All Deeds, Deeds of Trusts and/or Mortgages being presented for recording in the Land Records in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court must have a certification of preparation stated thereon. [MD Annotated Code, Real Property, Section 3-104(f)] The following examples are satisfactory for compliance with recording requirements: a. I hereby certify that the within instrument was prepared by Sam Hill, an attorney at law, duly admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland. This must be signed by the attorney Sam Hill, Attorney at Law b. I hereby certify that the within instrument was prepared under the supervision of Sam Hill, an attorney at law, duly admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland. This must be signed by the attorney Sam Hill, Attorney at Law c. I hereby certify that the within instrument was prepared by (Grantor/Grantee/Party Secured), a party to this instrument. This must be signed by one of the parties to the instrument Party to the Instrument Note: The signature of the individual making the certification under Examples a, b, or c does not have to be a live signature. A facsimile or an electronically produced signature will be sufficient. This is important particularly on loan and other documents received by e-mail. d. I hereby certify that, an attorney at law duly admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland did appear before me, the undersigned notary public in and for the State aforesaid and did state that the within instrument was prepared under his/her supervision. Date: My Commission Expires: Notary Public

First Time Homebuyer Requirements Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER REQUIREMENTS A first time homebuyer in Maryland receives an exemption on payment of the State Transfer Tax. The State Transfer Tax is one half of one percent (0.005) on the total consideration. The State Transfer Tax on a qualified first time homebuyer transaction will be one quarter of one percent (0.0025). This portion of the State Transfer Tax must be paid by the seller. THIS OBLIGATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO CONTRACTURAL SHIFT. In order to qualify as a first time homebuyer, the homebuyer must be a first time owner of residential, owner-occupied property in the State of Maryland. All Grantees must be in the category of first time homebuyer in order to qualify or be a guarantor or co-maker on the purchase money note who was required to be vested with title but who will not occupy the premises as a principal residence. Requirement: 1. Must never have owned: a. owner-occupied; b. residential property; c. in the State of Maryland 2. Must execute a supporting affidavit. If the Grantees are all first time homebuyers, the affidavit set forth on Page 37 must be executed and attached to the deed. If the Grantees are all first time homebuyers and in addition a co-signer/guarantor is required to be on the deed and purchase money deed of trust the affidavits set forth on Pages 37 and 38 must both be executed and attached to the deed. 3. Affidavit may NOW be executed under a power of attorney.

Expedited Recordation Precedure Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 EXPEDITED RECORDATION PROCEDURE FOR ALL MARYLAND COUNTIES A deed or other instrument which effects a change of ownership may be recorded by the Clerk's Office without presentation to the Transfer Division of the Assessment Office for all Maryland counties. The original documents effecting a change of ownership must bear a Certification by the Collector of Taxes that all taxes have been paid and must be accompanied by: (1) (2) (3) A completed intake sheet*; A copy of the deed and any survey, for submission to the Department of Assessment & Taxation; and A Lien Certificate where required for transfer of title. * A "completed intake sheet" is deemed at a MINIMUM to include the following information in noted sections: # 1. # 3. # 4. # 5. Type of Instrument Tax Exemptions (note reason for exemption) Consideration and Tax Calculations Fees - Recording, Surcharge, State Recordation Tax, State Transfer Tax, County Transfer Tax (if applicable) # 6. District, Property Tax I.D., Liber/Folio Subdivision Name (if applicable), Lot, Block or Square Footage/Acreage Location/Address of Property being conveyed Partial Conveyance (if so, note amount of Sq. Ft./Acreage Transferred) # 7. Transferred from (Grantor) # 8. Transferred to (Grantee) (include mailing address of New Owner/Grantee) # 9. Contact/mailing information (including phone number) #10. Indicate if Grantee will occupy as principal residence Note: Originally the MD Intake forms were multi page (3 page) carbonized form with each page a different color however typically the MD Intake forms are now computer generated. Some offices have experienced difficulty with the issue with SDAT and the Office of Finance as the carbon forms which are prepared manually were color coded for the different agencies. One may still preparing them within the system, but one should print on white, yellow and pink paper so that they mirrors the old carbon forms exactly.

Title Troubles Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 There are many title troubles that can arise to cause the loss of your home or your business property or your mortgage investment. Title troubles not disclosed by the most careful search of the public records called hidden hazards are the most dangerous. Because of them, your abstract may be perfect, but your title worth-less. Your attorney's examination may be the finest that skill, experience and legal knowledge can produce, but your title may be fatally defective. Owner's title insurance protects you as well as your heirs from financial loss caused by title troubles. And the title insurer, without expense to you, will defend you against any attack on the title to your property as insured. The onetime premium is small. The protection is great. Before buying real estate, give one of our offices a call. Ask how simple it is to fully protect yourself against title loss. Here are thirty-five title troubles that frequently occur. You may not discover them when your buy real estate but months or years later, they can result in the loss of your property or an expensive lawsuit. 35 Title Troubles. 29. Descriptions apparently, but not actually, adequate. 1. False impersonation of the true owner of the land. 2. Forged deeds, releases, etc. 3. Instruments executed under fabricated or expired power of attorney. 4. Deeds delivered after death of grantor or grantee, or without consent of grantor. 5. Deeds 6. Undisclosed or missing heirs. 7. Misinterpretation of wills. 8. Deeds by persons of unsound mind. 9. Deeds by minors. 10. Deeds by aliens. 11. Deeds by persons supposedly single but secretly married. 12. Birth or adoption of children after date of will. 13. Surviving children omitted from a will. 14. Mistakes in recording legal documents. 15. Want of jurisdiction of persons in judicial proceedings. 16. Discovery of will of apparent intestate. 17. Errors in indexing. 18. Falsification of records. 19. Capacity of foreign fiduciaries. 20. Claims of creditors against property sold by heirs or devisees. 21. Deeds in lieu of foreclosure given under duress. 22. Ultra vires deed given under false corporate resolution. 23. Easements by prescription not discovered by a survey. 24. Deed of community property recited to be separate property. 25. Errors in tax records. (For example, listing payment against wrong property.) 26. Deed from a bigamous couple. 27. Defective acknowledgments. 28. Federal condemnation without filing of notice. 30. Corporation franchise taxes, a lien on all corporate assets. 31. Erroneous reports furnished by tax officials. 32. Administration of estates of persons absent but not deceased. 33. Undisclosed divorce of spouse who conveys as consort's heir. 34. Marital rights of spouse purportedly, but not 35. Duress in execution of instruments.

Counties Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 The Maryland Counties:

Allegany County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 4th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Cumberland www.gov.allconet.org www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/allegany/ Court House 30 Washington Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 7.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.50 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of the total consideration. The 1st $ 50,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit signed by the grantee) All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Pay outstanding water bills b. Recording Intake Sheet Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 777 5922 Recording / Land Records (301) 777 5924 Treasurer's Office (301) 777 5965 Note: the tax office is located at the county office complex, 701 Kelly Boulevard in Cumberland, which is not within walking distance of the courthouse. Anyone with a recording deadline needs to take that into account Assessment Office (301) 777 2109 Assessment/Agricultural Information

Allegany County Page 2 of 2 Water Bills: Allegany County Sanitary Commission (301) 777 5965 Cresaptown / Bel Air Maryland Water Servic (800) 860 4512 Cresaptown Water (301) 729 6981 Cumberland (301) 722 2000 Frostburg (301) 689 6161 / (301) 689 6000 Ext 16 LaVale LaVale Sanitary Commission (301) 729 1638 Lonaconing (301) 463 6266 Rawlings Rawlings Heights (301) 729 8764 (water) Rawlings Improvement Co. (301) 593 9172 (sewer) ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Anne Arundel County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 5th Circuit Court: Annapolis http://www.aacounty.org/ http://www.aacounty.org/ Mailing Address: Court House 7 Church Circle P.O. Box 71 Annapolis, Maryland 21404 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 7.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.50 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration Recording fees, State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Recordation Tax and County Transfer Tax is payable to "Anne Arundel County, Maryland" (Eff. 01.01.08 and 07.14.12 respectively) Special Requirements: a. Lien Certificate not required but preferred ($50.00) b. If property lies in the City of Annapolis, fax request "Real Estate Transfer form" to 410 263 7529 for final water bill at least 48 hours prior to presentment of Deed c. Pay outstanding water bills, taxes, assessments and any personal property taxes d. Personal Property taxes, if any, musst be paid e. Recording Intake Sheet f. All instruments potentially subject to recordation tax must be presented to the County Finance Office prior to presentation to the Clerk of the Circuit Court

Anne Arundel County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 222 1425 / 1397 Recording / Land Records Treasurer's Office (410) 222 1144 Recordation Tax (410) 222 1370 Lien Certificate (410) 222 1160 http://www.aacounty.org/finance/resources/lien_application.pdf Automated Tax Information (410) 222 1590 Tax Information (online) http://www.aacounty.org/eannearundel/index.cfm Assessment Office (410) 974 5075 / 5709 Agricultural Information (410) 974 5727 Water Bills: County (410) 222 1774 Annapolis (410) 263 7953 Note: Must fax request for final water reading to (410) 263 7529 a minimum of 48 hours prior to closing ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Baltimore County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Towson www.baltimorecountymd.gov Court House P.O. Box 6754 401 Bosley Avenue Towson, MD 21285-6754 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 5.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 2.5 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 15.00 per M calculate at 1.5% of the total consideration. NOTE: The 1st $ 22,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit) Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" County Transfer Tax and Recordation Tax are payable to "Baltimore County, Maryland". The County Transfer Tax and Recordation Tax checks must be two separate checks. Special Requirements: a. Lien Certificate is mandatory on all deeds ($40.00) (Valid for 45 days. Turn around time is a minimum of 5 days.). Deeds must be presented while the Lien Certificate is active (good for 45 days from date of issuance.) (find lien certificate at link below) http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/budfin/customerservice/transferandrecordation/index.html b. Recording Intake Sheet c. Copy of Sales Contract (Required if consideration is less thatn full cash value.) d. Copy of the Signed HUD 1 e. Pay outstanding water bills. NOTE: This is not required to transfer Deed will need property account no. (See Lien Certificate)

Baltimore County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court Recording Information/ Land Records (410) 887 2651 (410) 887 2658 Treasurer's Office (410) 887 2410 (8:30 9:30 am & 3:30 4:30 PM ONLY) Automated Tax Line (410) 887 2403 Assessment Office (410) 512 4900 Agricultural Information (410) 512 4900 (2:00 4:00 PM ONLY) Water Bills (410) 396 3988 NOTE: Will need property account no. (410) 396 3989 (410) 396 5398 BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

Baltimore City Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 BALTIMORE CITY, MARYLAND Website: 8th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: www.bi.baltimore.md.us www.baltocts.state.md.us Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse 100 North Calvert Street, Suite 610 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 First $ 22,000 exempt if owner occupied residential property is accompanied by a statement signed by the buyer under oath that buyer will occupy as principal residence for at least 7 or the 12 months immediately following the conveyance State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption City Transfer Tax: $ 15.00 per M calculate at 1.5 % of the total consideration First $ 22,000 exempt where the consideration is less than $ 250,000 and if owner occupied principal residence accompanied by a statement under oath that the buyer will use the property as the buyer's principal residence for at least 7 of the 12 months period immediately following the conveyance. Recording fees, and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Circuit Court for Baltimore City" Recordation Tax and City Transfer Tax (SEPARATE CHECKS) are payable to "Director of Finance, Baltimore City", effective 6/1/2011 (see website: http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/agenciesdepartments/finance.aspx

Baltimore City Page 2 of 2 Special Requirements: a. Lien Certificate is mandatory on all Deeds (exemption: not required for zero consideration transaction; adding party to title, or for ground rent deed [either transfer of the revesion orthe redemption) - - - ($55.00 with violations reported or $25.00 without violations reported) (Valid for 45 days. Turn around time is a minimum of 10 days.) -- may be ordered on line. http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/lien/ b. c. d. e. f. g. h. May be requested to provide a copy of HUD-I or contract of sale Pay outstanding water bills and municipal liens information on line http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/water / Margins: Must have at least 4" of blank space at end of documents or an extra page will be charged Intake Sheet Property address or description must appear on all documents recorded in Land Records. Rental Registration Charges must be paid prior to recording; however there is not requirement that the new owner register priort to recording. --- best to register post acquisition ---- Registration of Non-Owner- Occupied Dwelling (Rental Registry) is required to be registered. Notice must be provided to the borrower, on a loan secured by a one to four family residential leasehold property, regarding any ground rent affecting the property. Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 333 3760 Recording Information (410) 333 3761 Land Records (410) 539 9402 / (410 539 9676 Transfer Desk (410) 396 5122 200 Holiday Street, Room 1 Baltimore, MD 21202 Treasurer's Office (No tax information by phone) Automated Information (410) 396 3987 Tax Information (online) http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/realproperty/ Assessment Office (410) 767 8260 (1:30 3:30 pm ONLY) (301) 722 2000 Water Bills (410) 396 3988 / 396 3989 / 396 5398 NOTE: Need to have account no. from lien certificate available http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/water/ BALTIMORE CITY, MARYLAND

Calvert County Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 7th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Prince Frederick www.co.cal.md.us www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/calvert Court House 175 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: NONE All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Pay outstanding water bills b. Recording Intake Sheet c. Election district and tax account number must be noted on Deed Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 535 1600 Ext 2269 Recording / Land Records (301) 855 1243 Ext 2269 (DC Metro) Treasurer's Office (410) 535 1600 Ext 2272 (301) 855 1243 Ext 2277 (DC Metro) Tax information (online) Online Services Pay your real property taxes https://selfservice.co.cal.md.us/mss/citizens/realestate/default.aspx?mode=new Assessment Office (443) 550 6840 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water Bills (301) 777 5965 Ext 2211 CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Caroline County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Denton www.carolinemd.org Court House P.O. Box 458 109 Market Street Denton, MD 21629 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M (Eff. 07.01.05) calculate at.5% of the total consideration. The 1st $ 25,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit) The 1st $ 75,000 is exempt for First time Homebuyer and principal residence. (Affidavit required for exemption) Recordation Tax is payable payable to "Caroline County Tax Office" Recording, Transfer taxes are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Tax Letter (no charge) may be obtained from the County Stating the amount of taxes. c. If property is agriculturally assessed, contact Transfer Office 5 days prior to presenting Deed for transfer. Will need to collect agricultural transfer tax and get Letter of Intent executed by Purchaser

Caroline County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 479 1811 Recording / Land Records (410) 479 0410 Real Property Taxes online: http://www.carolinemd.org/governmt/taxoffice/index.html Assessment Office (410) 479 5850 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water Bills: Denton (410) 479 2050 Federalsburg (410) 754 8173 Greensboro (410) 482 6222 Ridgley Cresaptown Water (410) 634 2177 Greensboro (Inspection Fee) $ 100.00 per property CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND

Carroll County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 5th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Westminster www.carr.org www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/carroll/index.html Court House 55 N. Court Street, Room G-8 Courthouse Annex Westminster, Maryland 21157 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 Collected by the Tax Office State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: NONE Recordation Tax is payable payable to "The Commissioners of Carroll County" Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Lien Certificate required for all Deed transfers ($40.00) effective July 1, 2007. (Valid for 45 days. Minimum of 2 day turn around.) for form see: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/collect/tax cert.pdf b. Record Intake Sheet c. Lien Release required for the following municipalities: Taneytown, Sykesville, Manchester, Westminster, Hampstead, New Windsor, Union Bridge, and Mt. Airy for form see: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/collect/town release.pdf

Carroll County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court Recording (410) 386 2985 Land Records (410) 386 2026 Treasurer's Office (410) 386 2971 Tax Information water/sewerbills personal property tax bills (online) http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/collect/bill inq.asp Assessment Office (410) 857 0600 Assessment/Agricultural Information Town Taxes and Water Bills Hampstead (410) 374 2761 Sykesville (410) 386 2000 Manchester (410) 239 3200 Taneytown (410) 756 2677 Mt. Airy (301) 829 1424 Union Bridge (410) 775 2711 New Windsor (410) 635 6575 Westminster Taxes (410) 848 2702 Water (410) 848 2916 Sewer (410) 848 2752 CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Cecil County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 2nd Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Elkton www.ccgov.org www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/cecil/ Court House 129 East Main Street Elkton, Maryland 21921-5971 Treasurer of Cecil County 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1100 Elkton, MD 21921 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 8.20 per M (Eff. 07.01.05) increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 4.10 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of the total consideration. Exemption for 1st Time homebuyer is applicable (same rules apply as to State Transfer Tax Exemption) NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption Recordation Tax and County Transfer Tax is payable to "Cecil County" or "Treasurer of Cecil County" State Transfer Tax is payable to "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Property Transfer Record Sheet attached to Intake Sheet c. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be transferred through the City/Town Hall first: Cecilton (410) 275 2692 North East (410) 287 5801 Charlestown (410) 287 6173 Perryville (410 642 6066 Chesapeake City (410) 885 5298 Port Deposit (410) 378 2121 Elkton (410) 398 0970 Rising Sun (410) 658 5353

Cecil County Page 2 of 2 (410) 398 4170 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 996 5370 Recording / Land Records (410) 996 5375 Treasurer's Office (410) 996 5385 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1100 Elkton, MD 21921 Assessment Office (410) 996 0525 Water Bills: (Check with county and individual towns) CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Charles County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 7th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: La Plata http://www.govt.co.charles.md.us/ www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/charles/index.html Court House 200 Charles Street P.O. Box 970 La Plata, Maryland 20646 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of the total consideration. County Transfer Tax and State Transfer Tax are payable to "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Recordation Tax is payable to "Treasurer of Charles County, Maryland" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Copy of Deed to be furnished to Transfer Office c. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be transferred through the City/Town Hall first: La Plata (301) 934 8421 Indian Head (301) 743 5511 d. Lien certificate required on all Deed transfers ($ 20.00 payable to the Treasurer) (eff. 07 01 07) Tax Certificate form: http://www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/treasury/treasury

Charles County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 932 3201 or 3202 (301) 932 3235 Land Records (301) 932 3236 or (301) 932 3201 #6 Treasurer's Office (301) 645 0685 / 870 2249 (DC Metro) Tax Information (online) http://www.charlescounty.org/treas/taxes/acctinquiry/selection.jsp Assessment Office Assessments/Agricultural Information (301) 932 2440 / 870 2619 (DC Metro) Water Bills County (301) 645 0624 La Plata (301) 934 8421 / 870 3377 (DC Metro) Indian Head (301) 743 5511 / 753 6633 (DC Metro) CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

Dorchester County 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Cambridge http://www.docogonet.com Court House P.O. Box 150 206 High Street Cambridge, Maryland 21613 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 7.50 per M calculater at.75% of the total consideration. NOTE: The 1st $ 30,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence credit to buyer only. (must present affidavit) All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Copy of Deed to be furnished to Transfer Office c. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be transferred through the City/Town Hall first: Brookview (410) 943 1625 Galestown (410) 883 3156 Cambridge (410) 228 4020 Hurlock (410) 943 4181 Church Creek (410) 228 7030 Secretary (410) 943 3113 East New Market (410) 943 8112 Vienna (410) 376 3442 Eldorado (410) 943 4187

Dorchester County 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 228 0481 Recording/Land Records (410) 228 0480 Treasurer's Office (410) 228 4343 Real Property Taxes: http://docogonet.com/index.php?page=online_services Assessment Office (410) 228 3380 Sanitary Commission (410) 228 3380 (for properties lying within special Sanitary Districts) NOTE: If property lies within a municipality, check for public water/sewer charges. If property lies outside but adjacent to City of Cambridge, it may receive water from the City of Cambridge. DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

Frederick County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Frederick www.co.frederick.md.us Court House 100 West Patrick Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 12.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 6.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: NONE Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Recordation tax is payable to "Treasurer of Frederick County" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. If property is in the City of Frederick, Deeds must also be transferred through City Hall. Tax Information (City Taxes are included in the County Tax Bill) email: accounting@cityoffrederick.com Water Readings 301 694 1421 c. Current Tax Status Report ($20.00 per account eff. 06.01.09 ). d. If propety is in the county and serviced by public water and sewer, deed must be submitted to the Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Managemnet of Frederick Co., MD (DUSWM) prior to submission to the Office of County Treasurer. All deeds presented for transfer must have a completed DUSWM form regardless of location of property. You may fax the request and if the property is not on County water and sewer, it will save a trip to DUSWM prior to recording. e. All deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages (instruments with consideration) must be left with the Treasurer's Office for review and approval.

Frederick County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 694 1960 Recording / Land Records Land Records (301) 694 1961 Treasurer's Office (301) 600 1111 Automated Information (301) 846 2222 Tax Information (online) http://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1372 Assessment Office (301) 815 5350 / Fax: (301) 663 8941 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water Bills (County) Fax Request Only See appendix for request form (301) 600 2904 (No Verbal Given) (301) 696 2998 may take up to 10 days Water Bills (DUSWM County) (301) 600 2354 or 3476 Fax: (301) 600 2998 NOTE: if property is in a town, check with town officials for tax and water bill. Go to: http://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?nid=4949 for forms: Click on "Property Transfer Request" Print out form and complete Scan the completed form and email to DUSWMW&SBilling@FrederickCountyMD.gov FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

Garrett County Page 1 of 1 GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Oakland www.co.garrett.md.us Mailing Address: Court House P.O. Box 447' 203 South Fourth Street, Room 209 Oakland, Maryland 21550 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 7.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.50 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration. NOTE: The 1st $ 50,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit signed by the grantee or contain satisfactory language in the deed). All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 334 1937 Recording / Land Records (301) 334 1941 / 1938 Treasurer's Office (301) 334 1965 Assessment Office (301) 334 1950 Assessment/Agricultural Information County Sanitary District (301) 334 6983 (public water/sewer) Oakland (Town Taxes) (301) 334 2691 GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Harford County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 3rd Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Bel Air www.harfordcountymd.gov www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/harford/index.html Court House 20 West Courtland Street Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 6.60 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.3 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration. The 1st $ 30,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit signed by the grantee) Recording fees, State Transfer and Recordation Taxes are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" County Transfer Tax is payable to "Harford County, Maryland" Special Requirements: a. Lien/Tax Certificate Required ($50.00 b. Recording Intake Sheet c. Copy of Deed d. HUD-1 for properties in the towns of Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace. Deeds must be stamped by the town office and subject to payment of town taxes 1. Lien release administrative fee ($12.00 eff. 11/16/04) for Town of Bel Air 2. Deed stamp fee $10.00 - Aberdeen 3. Havre de Grace $20.00 fee included in the final water billing

Harford County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 638 3426 / (410) 838 4952 Recording / Land Records (410) 638 3453 Treasurer's Office (410) 638 6269 Tax information online: www.harfordcountymd.gov/payments/ Assessment Office (410) 836 4800 Assessment Office (fax) (410) 838 5914 (No information by phone. Assessment Office will accept fax request and will call with tax information or mail information.) Agricultural Assessment Information (No information by phone) (Agricultural Tax Request form must be submitted) Water Bills: Aberdeen (410) 272 2222 Bel Air (410) 638 4555 Harford County (410) 638 3311 Havre de Grace (410) 939 1800 NOTE: Harford County bills are issued quarterly. Meter readings are only available at the end of each quarter. Need to check for open bills. Final water bills needed for property transfers in Bel Air, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Howard County Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 5th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Ellicott City www.co.ho.md.us www.courts.state.md.us/circuit/howard/index.html The Thomas Dorsey Building 9250 Bendix Road Columbia, MD 21045 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 5.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 2.50 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 perm calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration. Recording fees, State Transfer Tax and County Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Recordation Tax is payable to "Howard County Director of Finance" (eff. 10.01.08) Howard County Forms: http://www.co.ho.md.us/departments.aspx?id=1452 Special Requirements: a. Lien /Tax Certificat Required ($35.00) eff. 07.01.09 b. Recording Intake Sheet c. Copy of HUD1 is required for all transfers eff. 03.25.09 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 313 2111 Recording / Land Records (410) 313 6117 Chief Recording Clerk "Drew" (410) 313 6103 Treasurer's Office (410) 313 2062 Recordation Tax desk (410) 313 2389 Leslie (410) 313 2088 Automated Tax No. (need account no.) (410) 313 3850 Tax Information (Online) www.munis.ws/citizens/tx/tax_select_page.asp Assessment Office (410) 480 7940 Assessment/Agricultural Information (Tues. & Thurs. 3:00 4:00 pm ONLY) Water Bills (410) 313 2058 Columbia Park & Rec. Assoc. (CPRA) (410) 715 3000 Automated number (410) 715 3058 HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Kent County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 2nd Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Chestertown www.kentcounty.com/gov www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/kent/index.html Court House 103 North Cross Street Chestertown, Maryland 21620-1511 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 6.60 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.30 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of the total consideration. All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be stamped by the town treasurer first: Betterton, Chestertown, Galena, Millington, Rock Hall b. Recording Intake Sheet

Kent County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 778 7460 Recording / Land Records (410) 778 7462 Treasurer's Office (410) 778 7478 Assessment Office (410) 778 1410 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water Bills: Betterton (410) 348 5522 Chestertown (410) 778 0500 Galena (410) 648 5151 Millington (410) 928 3880 Rock Hall (410) 639 7611 / 7610 Worton (410) 778 3287 KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Montgomery County Page 1 of 3 version 01.28.2016 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 6th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Rockville www.montgomerycountymd.gov http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/cibtmpl.asp?url=/content/circuitcourt/court/index.asp Montgomery County Judicial Center 50 Maryland Avenue Rockville, Maryland 20850 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 6.90 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.45 up to $ 500,000; $ 10.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 5.00 in excess of $500,000 1st $ 50,000 is exempt on Deeds for purchasers' principal residence. Must have affidavit affixed to deed. See appendix for form. State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Improved Residential, if consideration is under $ 40,000 the transfer tax is.25%; $ 40,000 but less than $ 70,000 the tax is.5% There is a County Agricultural Transfer Tax of 6%, County Rezoning Tax of 6%, and Condominium/Cooperative Conversion Transfer Tax of 4%. 99 year lease with perpetual renewal is subject to County Transfer Tax. Commercial leasehold-purchase of the fee simple estate - must exhibit a copy of the lease. Any unexpired term may add additional consideration for the purpose of County Transfer Tax.

Montgomery County Page 2 of 3 NOTE: NOTE: On unimproved lot transfer must have affidavit that transfer is not subject to a construction contract with Grantor or related entities if yes, may be subject to County transfer tax on lot purchase amount plus construction amount. On No Consideration Deeds the transaction will be deemed taxable (full cash value) unless the deed is accompanied by one the following affidavits: a) if no deed of trust/mortgage This property is free and clear of all liens, mortgages, and deeds of trust. No grantor or grantee is assuming liability for debt or being relieved of liability for debt in this transaction. b) with deed of trust/mortgage (name) has made all mortgage payments and will continue to make all mortgage payments in the future. No grantor or grantee is assuming liability for debt or being relieved of liability for debt in this transaction. Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" County Transfer and Recordation Taxes are payable to "Montgomery County, MD" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Copy of the HUD-1 c. Copy of the Contract and any other documentation to support consideration; If you are transferring a deed in lieu of foreclosure; a foreclosure deed; a three party deed or a deed which is slightly out of the ordinary, it is highly suggested that if you do not routinely record in Montgomery County that you contact the Revenue Office (240-777-8995) to ascertain the requirements of the day. Contact the Assessment Office to ascertain the "full cash value" of the property to be transferred. If new consideration is less, you must present the HUD-1 and Contract of Sale. Assessment Phone No. 301-314-4520. d. Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Mortgages, Releases, Easements, Rights of Way, etc. (documents recorded in the Land Records) must contain the following information: i. Parcel I.D. number (NOTE: This is the tax acct. no.) ii. Addresses of Grantor and Grantee iii. Title Insurer e. Tax/Lien Certificate (not required but an excellent idea) ($3.00) Will usually indicate if property is farm assessed or if property has been re-zoned. Will include all town taxes except for the following towns: Poolesville, Laytonsville, Glen Echo, Washington Grove, Takoma Park NOTE: If property is located in an incorporated town, special improvement assessment will not appear on the Tax/Lien Certificate, you must contact the town to check for special assessments.

Montgomery County Page 3 of 3 f. Takoma Park wastewater management fee due annually (not include in real property tax bill). Contact City of Takoma Park Finance office (301-891-7100) to confirm status of payment. Payable in advance for period March 1, thru last day of February. NOTE: Must specifically inquire. g. Indemnity Deeds of Trust must contain the Affidavit for Indemnity Deed of Trust to present to the Montgomery County Transfer Office. (see Appendix for additional information) h. Deeds out of foreclosing trustees: The Transfer office will want to be furnished 1. HUD-1 or signed statement that the note holder is the purchaser and there is no HUD-1 2. Affidavit of Deficiency as to whether any deficiency is being pursued or waived 3. Statement of Debt Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (240) 777 9400 Recording (240) 777 9473 Land Records (Room 212) (240) 777 9470 Treasurer's Office (automated number) (240) 777 8950 (if you require a live voice follow the prompts) Tax Information (Online) www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/tax/index.asp General Information (240) 777 0311 Division of Revenue (Deed transfer) (240) 777 8995 Transfer Office (Assessments) (240) 314 4520 Assessment Office (240) 314 4520 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water Bills: County (W.S.S.C.) (301) 206 4001 Poolesville (301) 428 8927 Rockville (240) 314 8420 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Prince George's County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 7th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Upper Marlboro www.co.pg.md.us www.co.pg.md.us/government/judicialbranch Court House 14735 Main Street Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 5.50 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 2.75 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 14.00 per M calculate at 1.4% of the total consideration. NOTE: Tax is applicable to Deeds of Trust and Mortgages which are not purchase money. Recording fees and State Transfer Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court". County Transfer and Recordation Taxes are payable to "Prince George's County, Maryland".

Prince George's County Page 2 of 2 Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet (black ink or typed) b. Deeds must contain the following information: i. Election District in which the property is situated ii. Name and Address of the Grantor and Grantee (NOTE: THIS MUST APPEAR ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DEED) c. All refinances are required to submit a copy of the previously recorded document being refinanced. The copy must include borrower's name, amount of loan, legal description of property and Prince George's County taxation stamps. (Effective April 1, 2006) d. On all refinance settlements or new load transactions, a Prince George's County Finance Affidavit is required. (New form effective 01/06 or later) See website for form: www.goprincegeorgescounty.com "Online Services" >"F" > "Forms" Scroll down to "Finance Affidavit." e. On all refinance deeds of trust/mortgages of principal resident, the assessment information on the SDAT website for the property must state that the property is the principal residence of the borrower. To access this page go to http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/ and click on the sub-site for Prince Georges County. If not, full recordaion tax must be paid in order to record. Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 952 3352 Recording/Land Records Treasurer's Office (301) 952 4030 Automated Tax No. (Need acct. no.) (301) 883 7300 Tax Information (Online) http://taxinquiry.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ Assessment Office Assessment/Agricultural Information (301) 952 2500 (1:00 4:30 pm ONLY) Transfer Office (301) 952 2500 Water Bills (W.S.S.C) (301) 206 4001 City of Takoma Park, Finance Office (301) 891 7212 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Queen Anne's County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 2nd Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Centreville www.qac.org www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/queenannes/ Court House 100 Court House Square Centreville, Maryland 21617 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 9.90 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 4.95 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: The same exemption for First Time Homebuyers is applicable as the State Transfer Tax (See Page 2) All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. If property is located within the following municipalities, Deed must be transferred through the City/Town: Hall Barclay, Centreville, Church Hill, Millington, Queenstown, Sudlersville b. Record Intake Sheet

Queen Anne's County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 758 1773 Recording / Land Records Treasurer's Office (410) 758 0414 Public Works (410) 758 0925 Assessment Office (410) 819 4160 Assessment/Agricultural Information County Water/Sewer (410) 758 2574 Town Taxes and Water Bills Barclay (410) 758 2800 Millington (410) 928 3880 Centreville (410) 758 1180/2998 Queenstown (410) 827 7646 Church Hill (410) 758 3740 Sudlersville (410) 438 3465 QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

St. Mary's County Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Leonardtown www.co.saint marys.md.us Court House 41605 Courthouse Drive P.O. Box 676 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 8.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 4.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration. NOTE: The 1st $ 30,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit) All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 475 4567 or (301) 475 7844 #1 Recording/Land Records (301) 475 7844 #1 then # 8 Treasurer's Offfice (301) 475 4472 / (301) 475 4473 Assessment Office (301) 880 2900 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water/Sewer Bills: County (Metropolitan Commission) (301) 737 7400 Leonardtown (301) 475 9791 ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Somerset County Page 1 of 1 version 01.28.2016 SOMERSET COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Princess Anne www.visitsomerset.com Court House P.O. Box 99 30512 Prince William Street Princess Anne, Maryland 21853 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 6.60 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.30 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: NONE All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Election District of property must appear in Deed c. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deeds must be tranferred through the City/Town Hall. Crisfield----------------(410) 968-1333 Princess Anne (410) 651 1818 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 845 4840 Recording/Land Records Treasurer's Offfice (410) 651 0440 Assessment Office (410) 651 0868 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water/Sewer Bills: County Sanitary Commission (410) 651 3831 SOMERSET COUNTY, MARYLAND

Talbot County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 2nd Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Easton www.talbotcountymd.gov/ www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/talbot/index.html Court House 11 North Washington Street Easton, Maryland 21601 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 12.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 6.00 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 10.00 per M calculate at 1% of the total consideration. NOTE: The 1st $ 50,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit) Recording, County Transfer & State Transfer Taxes are payable to the: "Clerk of the Circuit Court - Talbot County" Recordation Tax is payable to "Talbot County, Maryland" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. Town of Easton (File within the Town a "Property Affidavit" within 15 days of property transfer) (see Appendix for Form) Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 822 2611 / (800) 339 3403 Recording / Land Records Option 3 Treasurer's Office (410) 770 8020

Talbot County Page 2 of 2 Assessment Office (410) 819 5920 Assessment/Agricultural Information Sanitary District (410) 770 8020 2nd & 5th Election Districts Easton Town Taxes (410) 822 2525 Easton Utilities Commission Water, Sewer (electric and gas) (410) 822 6110 /Fax: (410) 822 0743 Note: Under the Town Charter all moneys due and owing for services delivered by Easton Utilities Commission shall be and constitute a lien on the real property. Non payment is subject to tax sale. Town of Trappe (410) 476 3170 TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Washington County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 4th Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Hagerstown www.washco md.net www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/washington Court House 24 Summit Avenue (21740) P.O. Box 229 Hagerstown, Maryland 21741 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 7.60 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.80 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of the total consideration. NOTE:.25% payable by seller if buyer is a "first time Washington County home buyer.", i.e. buyer never owned residence in Washington County, has been resident in Washington County continuously for past 12 months, and purchase price is less than $115,000.00). 1st $50,000 of consideration exempt on all transactions Agricultural Tax $ 20.00 per M calculate at 2% of total consideration All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Courty" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (301) 733 8660 ext 61 or 65 Recording / Land Records (301) 790 7413 (land records room) Recording Desk (301) 790 7991

Washington County Page 2 of 2 Treasurer's Office (240) 313 2110 Fax (240) 313 2111 Tax Information (online): www.washco md.net/treasurer/retax/retax_search1.aspx Assessment Office (301) 791 3050 /Fax:(301) 791 2925 Assessment/Agricultural Information Water Bills: County Water/Sewer (301) 791 3083 / (800) 924 7542 Hagerstown Water/Sewer (301) 790 4160 (301) 739 4028 Fax Town Taxes should be checked if property is located within the City/town boundaries Hagerstown 301 790 3200 Taxes Boonsboro 301 432 5141 Clear Springs 301 842 2252 Funkstown 301 791 0948 Hancock 301 678 5622 Keedysville 301 432 5795 Sharpsburg 301 432 6572 Smithsburg 301 824 7234 Williamsport 301 223 7711 WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

Wicomico County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: 1st Circuit Court: Mailing Address: Salisbury www.wicomicocounty.org www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/wicomico Court House 101 North Division Street, Room 105 P.O. Box 198 Salisbury, Maryland 21803 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 7.00 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.50 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: NONE All recording fees are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deed must be processed through City/Town Hall: Delmar, Fruitland, Hebron, Mardella, Pittsville, Salisbury, Sharptown, Willards c. On the front page of each recording state the name and address of the party to whom the recorded document is to be returned d. Property Affidavit required if property is located in the City of Salisbury, affidavit must be of the latest date (7/9/09) as shown on the City Website: www.ci.salisbury.md.us/ Click on: Departments scroll down and click on Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance ; scroll down to Forms and under forms, scroll down to Salisbury Property Affidavit.

Wicomico County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 543 1427 ext. 203 Recording/Land Records (410) 543 1427 ext. 219 or 303 Treasurer's Office (410) 548 4840 / (410) 548 4841 Assessment Office (410) 713 3560 Assessment/Agricultural Information Municipal Tax and Water Bills: Delmar (410) 896 3368 ext. 207 Fruitland Present Deed to Town Hall (410) 548 2800 Town Taxes and Liens (410) 548 2800 Hebron Present Deed to Steve Cox (410) 749 6118 Town Taxes and Liens (410) 742 5555 Mardela Present Deed to Bob Benson (410) 749 1201 Town Taxes and Liens (410) 742 7988 (Pat Hooper) (410) 631 1630 Pittsville Present Deed to Paul Wilbur (410) 742 3176 Town Taxes and Liens (410) 835 8872 Salisbury Taxes (410) 548 4840 Water (410) 548 3115 Sharptown (410) 883 3767 Willards Present Deed to Town Hall (410) 835 8192 Town Taxes and Liens (410) 835 8192 Need to call 2 days in advance of presenting deed. In some towns, the office of treasurer is a part time office and verification that taxes and liens are paid must be forwarded to the Party stamping deed prior to presentment. WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND

Worcester County Page 1 of 2 version 01.28.2016 WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND County Seat: Website: Mailing Address: Snow Hill www.co.worcester.md.us Court House P.O. Box 40 One W. Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Fees/Taxes: Recording Cost: $ 20.00 * 9 pages or less NOTE: If principal residence, no page restrictions $ 75.00 * 10 pages or more $ 10.00 * Releases 9 pages or less $ 40.00 Surcharge on all recorded documents in the Land Records Recordation Tax: $ 6.60 per M increases in Multiples of $ 500 @ $ 3.30 State Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of total consideration NOTE: See pages 2 and 4 for First Time Homebuyer exemption County Transfer Tax: $ 5.00 per M calculate at.5% of the total consideration. NOTE: The 1st $50,000 is exempt for owner occupied principal residence (must present affidavit) Recording fees, State Transfer Tax and Recordation Tax are payable to the "Clerk of the Circuit Court" County TransferTax is payable to "Worcester County" Special Requirements: a. Recording Intake Sheet b. If property lies within the following municipalities, Deed must process through City/Town Hall: Berlin, Ocean City, Pocomoke City, Snow Hill

Worcester County Page 2 of 2 Phone Numbers of: Clerk of the Circuit Court (410) 632 5500 Recording/Land Records Treasurer's Office (410) 632 0686 / fax 410 632 3003 Assessment Office (410) 632 1196 Assessment/Agricultural Information Municipal Tax and Water Bills: Berlin (410) 641 2770 Ocean City (410) 289 8833 Pocomocke City (410) 957 1333 Snow Hill (410) 632 1630 Water/Sewer (410) 632 0686 Newark, West Ocean City, Ocean Pines (10th Election District (410) 631 1630 WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

APPENDIX FORMS

Appendix Index Form Page Maryland Intake Sheet appx 1a & b First Time Homebuyer s Affidavit appx 2 First Time Homebuyer s Affidavit with Co-Maker appx 3 Owner/Occupancy Affidavit appx 4 (Pursuant to Section 13-408 Tax Property Article) Refinance Language for Principal residence appx 5 (except Frederick and Prince Georges Counties) Refinance affidavit for Principal residence by attorney in fact appx 6 Refinance affidavit for FREDERICK COUNTY appx 7a, b, & c Refinance affidavit for PRINCE GEORGE S COUNTY appx 8 Affidavit for Exemptions of Taxes on Modification P.G. COUNTY Maryland Domestic Partners Affidavit (with instructions) Montgomery County s Domestic Partners Affidavit appx 8a appx 9a, & b appx 10a & b Prince George s County s Domestic Partners Affidavit appx 11 Salisbury Property Affidavit Easton Property Affidavit appx 12a,b,c & d appx 12e Annapolis/ Real Property Transfer form appx 13 Carroll County Tax Certification appx 14 Carroll County Municipalities Lien Release appx 15 Frederick County Property Transfer Request (water & sewer) appx 16 12-105(f) Tax Property Affidavit (Partial Debt Payment of Recordation Tax Balti. City, Howard & Montg Counties IDOT affidavit appx 17 a, b,& c appx 18 a, b, c & d Balti., Harford, Howard & Montg Counties Recording Tips and Preferred words of art for Deed and Deeds of Trust Balti.City, Howard and Montg Counties appx 19 a, b, & c

Additional internet sites of interest: Anne Arundel County (Lien Certificate form) http://www.aacounty.org/finance/resources/lien_application.pdf Baltimore County (lien certificate form) http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/budfin/customerservice/transferandrecordation/index.html Charles County ( Tax Certificate form) http://www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/treasury/treasury Howard County (forms) http://www.co.ho.md.us/departments.aspx?id=1452 Prince George s County (forms) http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/government/agencyindex/finance/forms.asp

APPENDIX 1 State of Maryland Land Instrument Intake Sheet Forms & Instructions The links below take you to "Fillable" PDF forms. Instructions http://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/circuit/intakesheet_instructions_download.pdf Land Intake Sheet http://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/circuit/intakesheet_download.pdf Addendum http://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/circuit/intakesheet_addendum_download.pdf

Certification of First-Time Homebuyer-Owner/Occupant: The undersigned state under penalties of perjury that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of his/her/their knowledge, information and belief: 1. that each is a FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER as defined under Section 13-203 of the Tax Property Volume of the Maryland Annotated Code* of the property located at, being residentially improved real property, and being more particularly described as, County, Maryland: and * FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER is defined as "an individual who has never owned in the State (of Maryland) residential real property that has been the individual's principal residence" 2. that the undersigned will occupy the herein described property as his/her/their principal residence ; and 3. that this statement, if executed by an attorney in fact, the attorney in fact does hereby certify that he/she has made a diligent inquiry with respect to the fact herein and it is true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief. This affidavit is being executed in order to qualify for and obtain a partial exemption from the applicable Maryland State Transfer Tax of an amount equivalent of.25 of 1% of the consideration stated on the attached Deed for real property described above, pursuant to the aforesaid Statute. NOTE: All Grantees must sign. (SEAL) (SEAL) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary in and for the State of County of this day of, 20. Notary Public My Commission Expires: appx 2

Certification of First-Time Homebuyer - Co-maker/Guarantor The undersigned state under penalties of perjury that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of his/her/their knowledge, information and belief: 1. That he/she/they is/are a Co-Maker/Guarantor of a Purchase Money Instrument required to be vested with title to the property together with, each being a FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER as defined under Section 13-203 of the Tax Property Volume of the Maryland Annotated Code*, located at, being residentially improved real property, and being more particularly described as, County, Maryland: and * FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER is defined as "an individual who has never owned in the State (of Maryland) residential real property that has been the individual's principal residence" 2. That the undersigned Co-maker/Guarantor will not occupy the herein described property as his/her/their principal residence. 3. That this statement, if executed by an attorney in fact, the attorney in fact does hereby certify that he/she has made a diligent inquiry with respect to the fact herein and it is true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief. This affidavit is being executed in order to qualify for and obtain a partial exemption from the applicable Maryland State Transfer Tax of an amount equivalent of.25 of 1% of the consideration stated on the attached Deed for real property described above, pursuant to the aforesaid Statute. NOTE: All Co-maker/Guarantor Grantees must sign. (SEAL) (SEAL) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary in and for the State of County of this day of, 20. Notary Public My Commission Expires: appx. 3

Owner/Occupant Affidavit: Pursuant to Section 13-408 Tax Property Article The undersigned state under penalties of perjury that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of his/her/their knowledge, information and belief: 1. that the undersign is/are the purchaser(s) of the property located at, being residentially improved real property, and being more particularly described as County, Maryland: and 2. that the undersigned will occupy the herein described property as his/her/their principal residence by actually occupying the residence for at least 7 months of a 12 month period.; and This affidavit is being executed in order to qualify for and obtain a partial exemption from the applicable County Transfer Tax pursuant to Section 13-408 of the Tax Property Article. NOTE: All Grantees must sign. (SEAL) (SEAL) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary in and for the State of County of this day of, 20. My Commission Expires: Notary Public Note: This must be signed by the borrower and not by an attorney in fact. appx. 4

Refinance Language Principal Residence All Maryland Counties Except Prince Georges and Frederick Counties. This language or similar verbiage must appear as a recital in the body of the Deed of Trust or Mortgage or in the acknowledge of said instrument or an affidavit submitted with the mortgage. The undersigned hereby certify that they are the original mortgagors or agent of the original mortgagors and that the amount secured by this deed of trust, mortgage or indemnity deed of trust has been borrowed for the purpose of refinancing a deed of trust, mortgage, or indemnity deed of trust recorded among the land records of County/City in Liber Folio, and that the principal balance due under the existing deed of trust, mortgage, or indemnity deed of trust as of this date is. Borrower Borrower Note: This must be signed by the borrower and not by an attorney in fact. Affidavit by Attorney in fact, see Appendix page 6. For Refinance appx. 5

Affidavit of Original Mortgagor(s) made by Agent (Attorney-in-Fact): AFFIDAVIT MADE PURSUANT TO 12-108(G)(3) OF THE TAX PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND. ORIGINAL MORTGAGOR(S) The undersigned, being the Agent of the Original Mortgagor(s) referenced above makes oath, in due for of law and under penalties of perjury, that the following is true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief and is based upon a diligent inquiry made by me with respect to the facts set forth in this statement, in accordance with Sections 12-108(g)(3) of the Tax-Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as follows: (1) That I am the agent of the original mortgagor(s) referenced above of the mortgage, deed of trust of indemnity deed of trust in Liber, folio among the Land Records of County, and (2) That the mortgaged property is the property of the original mortgagor(s), referenced above, (3) That the amount of unpaid principal of the original mortgage/deed of trust/indemnity deed of trust being refinanced is $ Dated this day of, 20. Attorney in fact for(fill in the name of the Mortgagor) Attorney in fact for(fill in the name of the Mortgagor) State of Maryland, County of : I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT on this day of, 20, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of in and for the County or City (as case may be) of personally appeared, Attorney in fact for known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person described in the foregoing instrument, and made oath in the due form of law and under penalties of perjury, that the matters and facts set forth herein, and that such Attorney-in-fact executed this Affidavit for the purposes contained herein and in the capacity herein stated. As witness, my hand and notarial seal. My commission Expires Notary Public appx.6

Frederick County Government Finance Division Treasury Department 30 North Market Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Phone: 301-600-1111 Fax: 301-600-2347 REFINANCE AFFIDAVIT In connection with the foregoing mortgage or deed of trust (the Refinancing Mortgage ) securing a loan in the original principal amount of $ (the Refinancing Loan ), the undersigned each declare and affirm, under penalties of perjury, that, as of the date on which the Refinancing Mortgage was executed: A. Until paid off from proceeds of the Refinancing Loan, the Mortgaged Property was encumbered by the following mortgages and/or deeds of trust (collectively, the Existing Mortgages ): (1) Mortgage / Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $ and recorded in the Land Records of Frederick County, Maryland, at Book (Liber), Page (Folio) ( Existing Mortgage 1 ) (2) Mortgage / Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $ and recorded in the Land Records of Frederick County, Maryland, at Book (Liber), Page (Folio) ( Existing Mortgage 2 ) B. The undersigned was / were the original mortgagor(s) as defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Tax-Property Article, with respect to Existing Mortgage 1, because Existing Mortgage 1 was: (INITIAL ONE) given by each of the undersigned as the original mortgagor hereunder OR assumed by each of the undersigned when the Mortgaged Property was acquired and, upon recording of the deed of the Mortgaged Property, recordation tax was paid on the principal amount of debt assumed as part of the consideration payable for such deed.

Frederick County Government Finance Division Treasury Department 30 North Market Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Phone: 301-600-1111 Fax: 301-600-2347 C. The undersigned was / were the original mortgagor(s) as defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Tax-Property Article, with respect to Existing Mortgage 2, because Existing Mortgage 2 was: (INITIAL ONE) given by each of the undersigned as the original mortgagor hereunder OR assumed by each of the undersigned when the Mortgaged Property was acquired and, upon recording of the deed of the Mortgaged Property, recordation tax was paid on the principal amount of debt assumed as part of the consideration payable for such deed. D. The amount of unpaid principal secured by the Existing Mortgages that was refinanced from proceeds of the Refinancing Loan is $, consisting of: $ that was secured by Existing Mortgage 1 $ that was secured by Existing Mortgage 2 If an authorized agent of an original mortgagor makes this Refinance Affidavit, all statements herein are based on a diligent inquiry having been made by the authorized agent with respect to all facts set forth in this Refinance Affidavit. The undersigned hereby solemnly affirm(s), under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge, that the contents of the foregoing Refinance Affidavit are true. Print Name: Print Name: Sworn to before me this day of 20 My Commission Expires: Notary Public

Prince George s County Office of Finance, Treasury Division County Transfer Tax 1.4% Finance Affidavit State Recordation Tax 5.50 per 1000.00 PROPERTY TAX ID # (REQUIRED) (Rounded up to next 500.00) DO YOU OWN ANY OTHER PROPERTIES? Y / N (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) I/WE CERTIFY, under the penalties of perjury, that the following are accurate responses regarding the financing we are offering for record on this date in accordance with Tax Property Article 12-102 and County Code 10-187(A) REQUIRED INFORMATION: The following information refers ONLY to the loan(s) being REFINANCED or MODIFIED. LIBER/FOLIO(S) ORIGINAL LOAN AMOUNT(S) UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE(S) (no interest or 1) penalty to be 2) added) A. STATE RECORDATION TAX PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE The REQUIRED INFORMATION above MUST be completed when using this clause. Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a refinance (Paying off an existing loan) of your principal residence. b. You are the original mortgagor or assumed the debt from the original mortgagor. (For tax purposes) Recordation tax based on difference between new loan amount and the unpaid principal balance of the loan(s) being refinanced. (NOTE: B-1 or B-2 MUST be initialed) B. COUNTY TRANSFER TAX PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE (ONLY INITIAL ONE B CLAUSE) The REQUIRED INFORMATION above MUST be completed if refinancing (Paying off) or modifying amending) existing loan OR B1. Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a (1) new loan (NOT Paying off an existing loan) (2) Modification (amending an existing loan) or a (3) refinance (Paying off an existing loan) on your principal residence. b. You had a purchase money trust/mortgage (Borrowed money to purchase property). c. The purchase money trust/mortgage has been on record for more than 12 months. Exempt from County Transfer Tax. (NOTE: If refinancing, A MUST be initialed) REQUIRED: You must submit a recorded copy of the deed(s) of trust being refinanced. The REQUIRED INFORMATION above MUST be completed if using this clause. B2. Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a refinance (Paying off existing loan) of your principal residence. and b. You did NOT have a purchase money trust/mortgage or purchase money was recorded less than 12 months ago. County Transfer Tax on the difference between the new loan amt. and the original amt. of the loan(s) being refinanced. REQUIRED: You must submit a recorded copy of the deed(s) of trust being refinanced. (NOTE: A MUST be initialed) C. COUNTY TRANSFER TAX NON PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The REQUIRED INFORMATION above MUST be completed if using this clause. Borrower initials here only if ALL qualifications listed below apply: a. This is a refinance (Paying off existing loan)or modification of a property that is NOT your principal residence. b. You are the original mortgagor or assumed the debt from the original mortgagor. (For tax purposes) County Transfer Tax on the difference between the new loan amt. and the original amt. of the loan(s) being refinanced. Recordation tax based on difference between new loan amount and the unpaid principal balance of the loan(s) being refinanced. REQUIRED: You must submit a recorded copy of the deed(s) of trust being refinanced/modified. **TO QUALIFY FOR REFINANCE EXEMPTIONS IT MUST BE SAME BORROWERS AND SAME PROPERTY** I/WE understand that if I/We fail to truthfully answer or provide information to avoid collection of County Transfer and State Recordation Tax, I/We may be found guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, may be subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding (18) months or both; and I/We authorize Prince George s County to take the appropriate steps necessary to confirm and verify the information made on this affidavit. By signing this form, I/WE are affirming under penalties of perjury that the borrower(s) do not claim any other property as their principal residence. Signature of Borrower Signature of Borrower In the State of, at the County/City of I HEREBY CERTIFY, on this day of, 20, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public, in and for said State and County/City, personally appeared,, known to me to be, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within affidavit, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed that same for the purposes therein contained, and further acknowledge the information therein is correct, and in my presence signed and sealed the same.. My Commission Expires: / / Notary Public Signature PGC TREAS Form #001 NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO NOTARIZE A FORGED SIGNATURE Rev 07/2013 (This form may be copied but not altered in any way) Alterations that affect taxation of the document will not be accepted.

AFFIDAVIT FOR EXEMPTION OF TAXES ON MODIFICATION MODIFICATION OF A DEED OF TRUST COUNTY TRANSFER TAX COUNTY TRANSFER TAX RATE OF 1.4% IS CALCULATED ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW MODIFIED LOAN AMOUNT AND THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AMOUNT TAXED AT 1.4% MODIFICATION OF A DEED OF TRUST STATE RECORDATION TAX STATE RECORDATION TAX RATE OF 2.75 PER 500.00 CALCULATED ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW MODIFIED LOAN AMOUNT AND THE UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE AMOUNT TAXED AT 2.75 PER 500.00 MODIFICATION OF A CREDIT LINE DEED OF TRUST COUNTY TRANSFER TAX AND STATE RECORDATION TAX COUNTY TRANSFER TAX OF 1.4% AND STATE RECORDATION TAX RATE OF 2.75 PER 500.00 CALCULATED ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW MODIFIED LOAN AMOUNT AND THE ORIGINAL LOAN AMOUNT NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AMOUNT TAXED AT 2.75 PER 500.00 AND 1.4 % NAME AND TITLE NAME AND TITLE State of County of On this day of,, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared, known to me to be, or satisfactorily proven to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within affidavit, and who acknowledged that he/she/they executed that same for the purposes therein contained. My Commission Expires: / / Notary Public Signature PGC TREAS Form #007 NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO NOTARIZE A FORGED SIGNATURE Rev 09/12 (This form may be copied but not altered in any way) Alterations that affect taxation of the document will not be accepted.

Maryland State Domestic Partners Affidavit: AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION FROM RECORDING TAXES PURSUANT TO TAX-PROP. 12-108(c)(1)(viii) or (d)(1)(ii), 13-207(a)(2) or (3) and 13-403(b) ( DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT ) In connection with the foregoing Deed or Assignment (the Deed ), the undersigned declare(s) and affirm(s) under penalties of perjury, that as of the date hereof each of the undersigned is a domestic partner or former domestic partner, as those terms are defined in Tax-Prop. 12-101(e-1) and (e-5), respectively, and that this Deed is submitted for the purpose of transferring an ownership interest in residential property between domestic partners or former domestic partners. (CHECK THE BOX OR BOXES BELOW AS APPROPRIATE). A. 1. STATE TRANSFER AND RECORDATION TAX [ONE BOX MUST BE CHECKED] That they have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax-Prop. 12-101(e-2); OR That an established domestic partnership has been dissolved. 2. CITY/COUNTY TRANSFER TAX [ONE BOX MUST BE CHECKED] That they have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax Prop. 12-101(e-2); OR That an established domestic partnership has been dissolved and this Deed is a transfer between former domestic partners: (a) in accordance with a property settlement and/or (b) pursuant to the dissolution of the domestic partnership. B. In support of this Affidavit, the undersigned has/have submitted at least two of the following documents evidencing the establishment of a domestic partnership: (i) joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; (ii) the designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life insurance policy on the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual; (iii) the designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary of the will of the other individual; (iv) a durable power of attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual; (v) joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; (vi) a joint checking account, joint investments, or a joint credit account; (vii) a joint renter s or homeowner s insurance policy; (viii) coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other individual; (ix) joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents; or (x) a relationship or cohabitation contract C. As evidence of the dissolution of a domestic partnership, the undersigned has submitted the death certificate for a former domestic partner in lieu of the affidavit. IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1-201 OF THE TAX-PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE, the undersigned hereby solemnly declare(s) and affirm(s) UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, that the contents of this Affidavit are true to the best of my/our knowledge, information and belief. Date: Print Name: Date: Print Name: appx. 9a

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT: A. Under Tax-Prop. 12-101(e-2), a domestic partnership means a relationship between two individuals who: 1. Are at least 18 years old; 2. Are not related to the other by blood or marriage within 4 degrees of consanguinity under the civil law rule; 3. Are not married or a member of a civil union or domestic partnership with another individual; 4. Agree to be in a relationship of mutual interdependence in which each domestic partner contributes to the maintenance and support of the other domestic partner and the relationship, even if both domestic partners are not required to contribute equally to the relationship; and 5. Share a common residence where both domestic partners live, even if only one of the domestic partners has the right to legal possession of the common residence or one of the domestic partners has an additional residence. B. Under Tax-Prop. 12-101(e-3), in addition to this affidavit, the following may be accepted as evidence of a domestic partnership (at least two pieces of evidence must be presented): 1. Joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; 2. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life insurance policy on the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual; 3. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under the will of the other individual; 4. A durable power of attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual; 5. Joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; 6. Joint checking account, joint investments or joint credit account; 7. Joint renter s or homeowner s insurance policy; 8. Coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other individual; 9. Joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents; or 10. A relationship or cohabitation contract C. Under Tax-Prop. 12-101(e-4), in lieu of this affidavit, evidence of the dissolution of a domestic partnership may be shown by submission of a death certificate for one of the domestic partners. This affidavit may be executed by the personal representative of a deceased domestic partner. D. Under Tax-Prop. 13-403, a transaction between domestic partners or former domestic partners is exempt if made pursuant to a property settlement or dissolution of their domestic partnership. appx. 9b

Montgomery County, Maryland Affidavit of Domestic Partnership (Transfer to or from a Domestic Partner) The undersigned have applied for an exemption from County Transfer Tax, State Recordation Tax, and State Transfer Tax under Section 12-108(c)(VIII), Section 13-403(B), and Section 13-207 (a)(2) or (3) of the Tax- Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The undersigned affiants do swear or affirm under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the following statements are true and correct: 1. The undersigned affiants have established a domestic partnership with each other. 2. We are at least 18 years old. 3. We are not related to one another by blood or marriage within four degrees of consanguinity under the civil law rule. 4. We are not married or a member of a civil union or domestic partnership with another individual. 5. We are in a relationship of mutual interdependence in which each domestic partner contributes to the maintenance and support of the other domestic partner and the relationship. 6. We share a common residence where both domestic partners live. 7. The instrument of writing for which an exemption is claimed is for residential property. 8. Attached to this affidavit is evidence of two of the following to support our claim that we have established a domestic partnership: I. Joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; II. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life insurance policy on the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual; III. The designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary of the Will of the other individual; IV. A Durable Power of Attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual; V. Joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; VI. A joint checking account, joint investments, or a joint credit account; VII. A joint renter s or homeowner s insurance policy; VIII. Coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other individual; IX. Joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents; or X. A relationship or cohabitation contract. If this instrument of writing is presented by former domestic partners, initial in the space below to certify the dissolution of the domestic partnership. The undersigned affiants have formerly established a domestic partnership based on the criteria stated above and the domestic partnership has been dissolved. A copy of a death certificate is attached if applicable. appx. 10a

State of Maryland County of Montgomery, to wit I hereby certify that on this day of, 200, before me, a Notary Public for the State of Maryland and County stated above, personally appeared and and made oath in due form of law under penalties of perjury that the matters and facts hereinabove set forth are upon their personal knowledge and are true and correct. Form Revised on 06/27/2008 appx. 10b

PRINCE GEORGE S COUNTY TREASURY DIVISION DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT TAX ID NUMBER I/WE CERTIFY, under the penalties of perjury, that the following are accurate responses for exemption in accordance with Tax Property Article 12-108(c)(1)(viii) or (d)(1)(ii) 13-207(a)(2) or (3) and 13-403(b) The undersigned declare(s) and affirm(s) that as of the date hereof each of the undersigned is a domestic partner or former domestic partner as those terms are defined in Tax Prop 12-101(e-1) and (e-5), respectively and that this deed is submitted for the purpose of transferring an ownership interest in residential property between domestic partners or former domestic partners. A. STATE RECORDATION TAX (ONE EXEMPTION MUST BE CHECKED) OR We have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax Prop. 12-101(e-2) I/We is/are dissolving an established domestic partnership B. COUNTY TRANSFER TAX (ONE EXEMPTION MUST BE CHECKED) OR We have established a domestic partnership, as defined in Tax Prop. 12-101(e-2) I/We have/has dissolved a domestic partnership. This deed is between former domestic partners: (a) in accordance with a property settlement agreement and/or (b) pursuant to a dissolution of domestic partnership C. We, the undersigned, have submitted at least two of the following documents evidencing the establishment of a domestic partnership. (AT LEAST TWO ITEMS MUST BE CHECKED) (i) joint liability of the individuals for a mortgage or other loan or for a lease; (ii) designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary under a life insurance policy of the life of the other individual or under a retirement plan of the other individual; (iii) designation of one of the individuals as the primary beneficiary of the will of the other individual; (iv) durable power of attorney for health care or financial management granted by one of the individuals to the other individual; (v) joint ownership or lease by the individuals of a motor vehicle; (vi) joint checking account, joint investments, or a joint credit account; (vii) joint renter s or homeowner s insurance policy; (viii) coverage of one of the individuals under a health insurance policy of the other individual; (ix) joint responsibility for childcare, such as school documents or guardianship documents; or (x) relationship or cohabitation contract D. As evidence of the dissolution of a domestic partnership, the undersigned has submitted the death certificate for a former domestic partner in lieu of the affidavit. (Please Circle) We understand that if We fail to truthfully answer or provide information to avoid collection of County Transfer and State Recordation Tax, We my be found guilty if a misdemeanor and, on conviction, may be subject to a fine not exceeding $5000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding (18) months or both; and We authorize Prince George's County to take the appropriate steps necessary to confirm and verify the information made on this affidavit. SIGNATURE SIGNATURE I hereby certify on this day of, 20, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County of, personally appeared, known to me to be, (or satisfactorily proven to be) the person(s) whose name is/are subscribed within the affidavit for the purposes contained, and acknowledge the information is therein correct and in my presence signed and sealed the same. My Commission expires: SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC Rev 07/08 (This form my be reproduced but not altered in any way) PG Treas form #010

SALISBURY PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT (TO BE FILED WITH SALISBURY INTERNAL SERVICES OFFICE PRIOR TO DEED STAMPING) STATE OF, COUNTY OF TO WIT: I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of,, before, me, the subscriber, a Notary Public for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared who made oath in due form of law as follows: 1. I am competent to be a witness in a judicial proceeding, am over 18 years of age and have personal knowledge of the facts asserted herein. 2. I am owner of the property located at Salisbury, Maryland (hereinafter referred to as Property ). 3. I understand that City of Salisbury codes may affect my Property, including, but not limited to: City of Salisbury Municipal Code City of Salisbury Property Maintenance Code 2006 International Commercial Building Code 2006 International Residential Building Code City of Salisbury Plumbing Code National Fire Prevention Code PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT effective 7/9/09 Revised 9/25/12

4. The proposed use of the Property will be: (select one) [ ] Owner-occupied residential [ ] Rental Dwelling Unit(s) [ ] Commercial Use [ ] Other (Explain) 5. I understand that, if I choose to rent the Property, I must register the rental unit and obtain a rental unit owners license prior to renting the dwelling unit. The registration and license must be renewed annually. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $500, increased registration and license fees, and designation as a delinquent owner and delinquent rental dwelling unit. Please refer to Chapter 15.26 of the Salisbury Municipal Code for specific provisions. 6. I understand that, occupancy limitations exist throughout the City of Salisbury. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Family Definition as it appears in Chapters 15 and 17 of the Salisbury Municipal Code. Further, I understand that violating the occupancy limitations may result in Municipal Citations of up to $500.00 (five hundred dollars). Each day a violation exists is a separate offence and is subject to the aforementioned penalty. 7. I understand that, if the Property is situated within one of three historic districts located inside the city s corporate limits, before any changes can be made that will affect the exterior appearance of the property, a certificate of approval must be obtained from the Salisbury Historic District Commission (SHDC). Municipal citations may be written up to $500.00 for each separate violation of this requirement. Salisbury s designated historic districts are: Camden Historic District Newtown Historic District Downtown Historic District I DO SOLOMNLY AFFIRM under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of the foregoing paper are true. PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT effective 7/9/09 Revised 9/25/12

Owner Title/Position Owner s Phone Number SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this day of,. Notary Public My Commission Expires: PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT effective 7/9/09 Revised 9/25/12

15.24.490 General Definitions. FAMILY DEFINITION Family means and includes, subject to the exceptions stated below: 1. A core consisting of one person living alone or one of the following groups living as a single housekeeping unit: a. Two or more persons who are related by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship or other duly authorized custodial relationship, such as foster children, placed by an agency licensed to operate in Maryland; b. Up to a maximum of four persons who are not so related, hereinafter referred to as unrelated persons provided, however, that: i. (A) Any existing lawful occupancy, in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including an apartment, in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, or in Spring Chase PRD No. 1, the maximum shall be two unrelated persons, not including the children of either of them, after December 16, 2002, subject to the occupancy permitted by subsections (1)(b)(i)(B) and (C) of this section. (B) Any existing lawful occupancy, in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including an apartment in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, or Spring Chase PRD No. 1, the maximum shall be three unrelated persons, not including the children of either of them, if the dwelling or dwelling unit was occupied by three unrelated persons, during a period of one year, prior to December 16, 2002. The occupancy may continue as a nonconforming use. In an apartment, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed the number of unrelated persons set forth in subsection (1)(b)(ii) of this section. (C) Any existing lawful occupancy, in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including an apartment in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, or Spring Chase PRD No. 1, the maximum shall be four unrelated persons, not including the children of either of them, if the dwelling or dwelling unit was occupied by four unrelated persons, during a period of one year, prior to December 16, 2002, and meets the requirements of Section 15.24.1600. The occupancy may continue as a nonconforming use. In an apartment, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed the number of unrelated persons set forth in subsection (1)(b)(ii) of this section. (D) The following lots are exempt from the occupancy restriction set forth in subsection (1)(b)(i)(A) of this section: all dwelling units shown on an approved final comprehensive development plan; and where the total land area shown thereon is subject to a special exception granted by the board of zoning appeals prior to December 23, 2002; and for which the director of building, housing and zoning has determined that the units were proposed and constructed primarily for student housing. ii. In any district other than an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, in an apartment or any attached dwelling unit, except a townhouse or PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT effective 7/9/09 Revised 9/25/12

duplex dwelling, the maximum shall be the following number of unrelated persons not including the children of any of them: Two in an efficiency or one bedroom unit; Three in a unit having two or more bedrooms; or Four in any unit constructed after November 25, 2002 (effective date of Ordinance No. 1864) having two or more bedrooms, if the entire parcel or tract of land on which it is located complies with the off-street parking requirement in effect when it was completed. All dwelling units shall comply with parking code requirements. c. A group of not more than four persons who are approved by the department of neighborhood services and code compliance pursuant to Section 15.24.1620 as a functional family. 2. In addition to its core member(s) a family may include: a. One or more persons who provide health care or assisted living services to any core member of the family that are essential to the health, safety or general wellbeing of such core member, by performing such services at least eight hours each day. b. One or more domestic servants who perform personal or household services at the dwelling or dwelling unit at least eight hours each day. c. In the case of an owner-occupied dwelling unit in an R-5, R-8 or R-10 district, one person who is not a core member of a related family, not including any permitted provider of health care or assisted living services, may reside in the dwelling. 3. A family may not include or consist in whole or in part of: a. Any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, federation, or like organization. b. Occupants of a rooming house or boarding house. c. Persons whose association as a group is temporary or seasonal in nature. d. Persons living in a group arrangement as a result of criminal conduct. 4. The family definition shall be applied to occupancy in accordance with the requirements of state and federal law. PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT effective 7/9/09 Revised 9/25/12

TOWN OF EASTON TOWN OF EASTON PROPERTY AFFIDAVIT (TO BE FILED WITH THE TOWN OF EASTON OFFICE) I,, HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. I (or an entity that I have an interest in) am the owner of the property located at, Easton, Maryland (the Property ). 2. I understand that, if I choose to rent any dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, I must register the rental unit and obtain a rental license from the Town of Easton prior to renting the unit. The registration and license must be renewed annually. Failure to do so could result in a fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100). Each day a violation exists is a separate offense and is subject to the aforementioned penalty. 3. The proposed use of the Property will be: (select occupancies) Principal Residence Owner Occupied [ ] Single Family Dwelling [ ] Duplex Dwelling [ ] Townhouse [ ] Apartment Building Number of Unit(s) [ ] Other (explain) Non Principal Residence [ ] Personal Use Single Family Dwelling (Vacation Home) [ ] Single Family Dwelling [ ] Duplex Dwelling [ ] Townhouse [ ] Apartment Building (Residential) Number of Unit(s) [ ] Other (explain) Other Non Principal Occupancies [ ] Rooming Unit Number of Unit(s) [ ] Live Work Dwelling [ ] Commercial and Residential Number of Unit(s): Commercial, Residential [ ] Industrial and Residential Number of Unit(s): Industrial, Residential [ ] Commercial Use Only [ ] Industrial Use Only [ ] Other (explain) 4. I understand that codes, including Property Maintenance, Building, Electric, Energy, Fuel Gas, Liquified Petroleum Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing codes adopted by the Town of Easton may affect my Property. For the specific codes adopted by the Town, please consult the Easton Town Code on the Town of Easton s website. I DO SOLEMNLY AFFIRM under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of the foregoing are true. Owner Signature Owner Printed Name If entity, title/position This form may be hand delivered or mailed to the Town of Easton at 14 S. Harrison Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 or faxed to 410-820-8016.

Carroll County Collections Office Tax Collections Carroll County Office Building, Room 103 225 N. Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157-5194 410-386-2935 REQUEST FOR TAX CERTIFICATION VOID 45 DAYS FROM ISSUED DATE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Print or type the information requested in all sections of this form. This form must be signed and dated or it will not be honored. 2. Write in the spaces provided the EXACT DISTRICT, PROPERTY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION as recorded on the books of the Department of Assessments. 3. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $40.00 for all districts. (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007) 4. Please make checks payable to The Commissioners of Carroll County. 5. The office will not be responsible for errors due to improper or incomplete descriptions or property numbers. 6. Please allow a minimum of one (1) business day for Tax Certifications. 7. Completed Tax Certification must accompany deed. 8. Bills issued subsequent to the date of certification but prior to settlement / transfer may not be included, but are the responsibility of the owner(s). 9. Please check with the TRANSFER OFFICE for the AGRICULTURAL TRANSFER TAX at 410-857-0600. 10. Request for current water and/or sewer charges must be made in writing three (3) days in advance. Water and Sewer must be filled out on all properties in Districts 2-0, 5-0, 5-1, 7-0, 8-0, 8-1, and 14-0. *NEW* YOU MAY NOW ORDER FINAL READINGS ON LINE AT WWW.CARR.ORG GO TO GOVERNMENT, THEN E-SERVICES TO UTILITY READING REQUEST. * Required Fields Date of Death if applicable * District Account Number * Property Description (acreage) Lot Map Block Parcel New Account (Subdiv. Only) Property Address Liber Folio *Name of Current Owner Check one: Mail to Address Contact Person and Phone # (Please print) Hold for.. *Signature Date.. Revised 11-17-10

LIEN RELEASE FOR MUNICIPALITIES FOR PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR PROPERTY IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS YOU MUST HAVE THIS FORM COMPLETED. THE MUNICIPALITY SEAL AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE MUST APPEAR IN ORDER TO TRANSFER THE PROPERTY. ALLOW THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS. VOID FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FROM ISSUE DATE. THIS FORM IS REQUIRED ONLY FOR PROPERTY TRANSFERS. THIS FORM MUST ACCOMPANY THE COUNTY TAX CERTIFICATE ON ALL PROPERTIES IN THE DISTRICTS LISTED BELOW. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996. COMPANY REQUESTING LIEN ADDRESS PHONE/ FAX CONTACT PERSON TOWN PHONE FAX NO. 1-1 TANEYTOWN 410-751-1100 410-751-1608 5-1 SYKESVILLE 410-795-8959 410-795-3818 6-1 MANCHESTER 410-239-3200 410-239-6430 7-0 OR 7-1 WESTMINSTER 410-848-9000 410-848-5345 8-0 OR 8-1 HAMPSTEAD 410-374-2761 410-239-6143 11-1 NEW WINDSOR 410-635-6575 410-635-2995 12-1 UNION BRIDGE 410-775-2711 410-775-1095 13-1 MT. AIRY 301-829-1424 301-829-1259 410-795-6012 PROPERTY OWNERS NAME: ACCOUNT NUMBER/ PROPERTY ID: PROPERTY ADDRESS: NOTES: PREPARED BY: DATE ISSUE: GOOD THROUGH AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Signature confirms all liens to municipalities are paid. TOWN OR CITY SEAL: Rev 7-10

PROPERTY TRANSFER REQUEST Date of Request: Company Name: Phone: Fax Number: Name of Contact: Transfer Date: Email for Return Notification: Subdivision Name: Lot #: Tax ID#: Premise Address: City: Zip Code: Seller s Name: Buyer s Name: First MI Last First MI Last Seller s Name: Buyer s Name: First MI Last First MI Last Seller s Forwarding Address: ALL FIELDS ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL for this request to be processed Buyer s Phone/email(optional): Buyer s Billing Address AFTER Settlement: ***************************************************************************************** PROPERTY SERVED BY DUSWM ESTIMATED ESCROW AMOUNT: $ This is an ESTIMATED amount based on the historical consumption data of this account. The actual final bill amount may be higher or lower depending on the actual consumption for the final billing period. This amount does not consider high consumption that may be due to leaks. Do not remit check for the estimated escrow amount. The ACTUAL FINAL bill will be returned by email address listed above. For detailed instructions, see Service Billing/Final Read Procedures at our web page. The direct link is: http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1282 The deed cannot be presented for recordation until the actual final bill has been paid and an additional copy of the deed is provided for DUSWM. DUSWM provides the following service for this account: Water & Sewer service Water service only - sewer service may be provided by another municipality, private sewer company, or private septic system. Sewer service only - water service may be provided by another municipality, private water company, or private well. Seller Account #: 72-999- Escrow Faxed: Date: Time: Initials: Buyer Account #: 72-999- TFN #: TFN Date: **************************************************************************************** Property NOT served by DUSWM DEED RECORDATION RECEIPT: This document must be presented at the Frederick County Treasurer s Office to record deed. Date: Approved by: Property may be served by another municipality, private company or have a private well and/or septic system. Updated 01/04/2013 DIVISION OF UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (DUSWM) FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND Office of Accounting and Finance Support 4520 Metropolitan Court, Frederick, MD 21704 Phone: 301-600-2354 or 2935 Fax: 301-600-2998 E-mail: DUSWMW&SBilling@FrederickCountyMD.gov Faxed Date: Time: Initials:

HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 3430 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 410-313 -2389 Recordation Tax Office FAX 410-313-3293 recordation@howardcountymd.gov TDD 410-313-2323 Affidavit of Recordation Tax Payment Pursuant to Tax-Property Article Section 12-105(f) 1. I am over the age of 18 and am competent to testify. 2. I am the Grantor of a Deed of Trust for the benefit of the lender,, securing a maximum debt of ($ ) which deed of trust is being presented for recordation among the land records of Howard County, Maryland. 3. At the time of recordation, the total amount of debt incurred is ($ ) and I am electing under the Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 12-105(f) to pay recordation tax only on such amount. I acknowledge that failure to accurately state the amount of debt is a misdemeanor subject to a fine and imprisonment pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 14-1012. 4. I further acknowledge, under Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 12-105(f), it is my legal obligation to pay additional recordation tax to Howard County, Maryland every time I incur additional debt and the failure to do so is a misdemeanor subject to a fine and imprisonment pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 14-1011. Each payment will require the recording of a an affidavit evidencing the amount of the debt and the payment of the recordation tax. I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM, under the penalties of perjury, that the statements herein are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Date Date Name : Name :