Sec. 01.02.11.22. Authorized Disclosure for Title Examination

A. On request, the Secretary may authorize the disclosure of real property records that have been shielded under Real Property Article, §3-116, Annotated Code of Maryland, for the purpose of performing a bona fide title examination.

B. A request under Real Property Article, §3-118, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall include:

(1) The name, title, address, and affiliated organization, if applicable, of the individual requesting the disclosure;

(2) The individual’s purpose for requesting the disclosure;

(3) The individual’s relationship, if any, to the participant;

(4) A legal description of the property subject to the title examination;

(5) A statement that any information disclosed to the individual shall be treated as confidential and shall be used and disclosed only for the purpose identified in the request;

(6) The individual’s signature; and

(7) Any other information required by the Secretary to respond to the request.

C. On receipt of a request under Real Property Article, §3-118, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary shall provide a written response approving or denying the request within 2 business days.

D. The Secretary shall approve a properly completed request under Real Property Article, §3-118, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(1) The Secretary confirms that the property subject to the title examination is the property identified in the Real Property ACP Notice of a current participant; and

(2) The Secretary determines that the request is for the purpose of performing a bona fide title examination.