Maryland State Archives To Withdraw New Usage Fee

Published Monday, June 9, 2025
by Maryland Realtors

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- In March, the Maryland Archives alerted users of the Land Records system (MDLandRec.net) that a new user fee of $0.20/page would be implemented to coincide with the launch of a new records database.  


As a direct result of Realtors' advocacy efforts, the State Archives will be withdrawing this proposal within the coming weeks.


Since the fee announcement, Maryland REALTORS® has partnered with other members of the real estate industry to explain its negative impacts and stop its implementation. You can read the coalition’s full policy analysis below.


Maryland REALTORS® will continue to work with our coalition partners, the General Assembly, the Maryland Judiciary, and the State Archives in the next legislative session to reach an acceptable resolution. 

 

Click Here To Read The Full Analysis