# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 13. Land Patents

### Subtitle 3. Application and Issuance of Warrant; Valuation of Land

#### Section 13-301

A proceeding to obtain a patent is commenced by filing with the Commissioner an application for:

(1) A warrant to survey any vacant land; or

(2) A warrant to resurvey any land owned in fee simple by the applicant, which warrant may include any vacant land adjoining land owned in fee simple by the applicant.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)