In Maryland, an affidavit must be: In writing. Sworn to by the person making the statement. Signed by a notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths.
Maryland law requires all deeds to include the names of the grantor (the seller) and grantee (the buyer), a description of the property, and the interest that you intend to convey. All deeds must be recorded with the Department of Land Records in the county where the property is located.
Generally, the trustee must be an attorney, title insurance company, trust company, bank, savings and loan, credit union, or other company specifically authorized by law to serve as a trustee.
Certificate of Preparation Individuals not licensed to practice law in this state may not prepare a deed for anyone else. A Certificate of Preparation attests that the document was prepared by an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland.
An affidavit of loss is a sworn statement attesting to the loss of a significant document. This sworn statement is generally used to establish the fact that the document has been lost and is no longer in the possession of the owner, either through misplacement, theft, or other means.
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSIDERATION. I,__________________________________, hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the actual consideration paid or to be paid for the aforegoing conveyance, including the amount of any mortgage or deed of trust assumed by the grantee, is in the sum total of $______________________.