A Financing statement filed for record with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation will be given an identifying file number. The film and folio number where the statement is filed will also be stamped on the document. On an amendment, assignment, continuation, release, or termination of a financing statement, the file number and film and folio record of the original financing statement on file with the Department must be included. Date of record is always the date of receipt of a legally sufficient document whether or not the filing is expedited. Payment of the expending fee expedites the processing.
All faxed service is expedited and the expedited surcharge applies.
Payment must be by VISA or MasterCard and be accompanied by a completed cover sheet that may be obtained from the Department. No filing subject to recordation tax may be faxed. All financing statements filed against collateral located in Maryland are taxable unless specifically exempt. It lapses unless a continuation statement is filed 6 months prior to its expiration in most instances. An assignment of a part or all of a security interest by a secured party can be filed.