The deed must have a Certification of Preparation. The attorney who prepared the document or one of the parties named in the instrument must sign the Certificate. The grantors (sellers) must sign the deed, which should be acknowledged before a Notary Public. The parcel ID# must be typed or printed on the deed.
If a plat for a property is needed, contact the local Land Records office where the property is located. Plats are also available online through the Maryland State Archives at .plats. Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning.
Section 3 ordinances require a 30' setback from any front property line. Please note that Montgomery County requires a 25' setback or the Established Building Line (EBL), whichever is greater.
Google Maps for displaying property lines, follow these simple steps: Step 1: Open Google Maps. Step 2: Search for the Desired Location. Step 3: Switch to Satellite View. Step 4: Enable the 'Measure Distance' Tool. Step 5: Draw the Property Lines.
Subdivision record plats showing property lines and dimensions can be obtained from a variety of sources: PLATS—Subdivision record plats can be printed or downloaded from this online repository maintained by the Maryland State Archives. Land Records Department, County Clerk's Office, Rockville.