Escrow & Title
Recordation tax in Maryland is charged:
AOnly on new construction
BOn all recorded instruments conveying an interest in real property✓ Correct
COnly on commercial transactions
DOnly when a mortgage is recorded
Explanation
Maryland's recordation tax applies to all recorded instruments that convey an interest in real property, including deeds and deeds of trust.
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