§ 13–501

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 13-501 (2026)

Title 13. Land Patents

Subtitle 5. Issuance of Patent

(a)

The Commissioner shall prepare a patent within 30 days after:

(1)

The Commissioner or a circuit court, as the case may be, finds that a patent should issue;

(2)

That finding has become final by:

(i)

Failure to file an appeal before expiration of the period within which an appeal may be taken; or

(ii)

The rendering on appeal of a final decision; and

(3)

The purchase price for any vacant land and all outstanding expenses are paid.

(b)

The patent shall contain:

(1)

The name of the person to whom it is issued;

(2)

The name given to the land;

(3)

The name of the original applicant;

(4)

The date of issuance of the warrant;

(5)

The name of any person substituted as applicant and the date of the substitution;

(6)

The date of filing the certificate or amended certificate of survey on which the patent is based;