They are kept in the Land Records Department. Every Maryland County and Baltimore City has a Land Records Department located in that County's Circuit Court. Deeds and other documents stored in land records are open to the public.
The realty transfer tax is 2 percent. All Pennsylvania Counties Common Level Ratio (CLR) Real Estate Valuation Factors - This lists the current common level ratio factors as of July 1, 2024.
Recording a deed in Montgomery County is a two step process. First, bring the deed to the County Transfer/Recordation Tax Office located at: 27 Court House Square, Suite 200, Rockville, for processing. Second, visit the Courthouse at 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville 2nd floor Recording Office.