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Title & Escrow Services in Montgomery County, MD

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Montgomery County is Maryland’s most populous county and one of the wealthiest in the United States — with a real estate market spanning luxury estates in Potomac and Chevy Chase, dense urban corridors in Bethesda and Silver Spring, and large suburban communities in Rockville and Gaithersburg. ATG Title’s Rockville office is embedded in the heart of Montgomery County and has been closing residential and commercial transactions here since 2008. Our team understands Maryland’s two-part recordation and transfer tax structure and guides every client through it with a clear closing cost estimate upfront.

Montgomery County Closing Facts

Nearest ATG Office

Rockville

Recordation Tax

State recordation: $6.00 per $500 + Montgomery County surcharge: $6.80 per $500

Transfer Tax

State transfer: 0.5% (0.25% first-time buyers); county transfer split between buyer and seller

Closing Timeline

3–5 business days; SDAT lien certificate and condo resale package can add 1–3 days

About Montgomery County

Montgomery County borders Washington DC and is home to the NIH campus, NOAA, and numerous federal agencies — creating large, consistent real estate demand from government employees, federal contractors, and biomedical professionals.

Key communities served: Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Olney, Kensington

Montgomery County Title & Escrow FAQ

Common questions about title and closing services in Montgomery County.

How are recordation and transfer taxes calculated for Montgomery County home purchases?+
Maryland uses a two-part system: state recordation tax plus a county surcharge. For Montgomery County, the state charges $6.00 per $500 of purchase price and the county charges an additional $6.80 per $500. On a $750,000 purchase, combined recordation taxes total roughly $19,200. The state transfer tax is 0.5% (0.25% for first-time homebuyers). ATG Title provides a full itemized estimate at no charge.
Where is ATG Title’s Montgomery County office?+
ATG Title’s Rockville office is the closest location for Montgomery County clients, conveniently accessible for buyers and sellers throughout the county. Our Rockville team handles residential closings in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Germantown, Potomac, and Chevy Chase, as well as commercial transactions across the county. Contact us at (703) 934-2100.
Does ATG Title handle first-time homebuyer closings in Montgomery County?+
Yes. Maryland offers a reduced state transfer tax rate (0.25% instead of 0.5%) for first-time homebuyers, and Montgomery County has its own first-time buyer programs. ATG Title’s closing team verifies first-time buyer eligibility and applies the correct tax rate at settlement to ensure buyers receive every available discount.
What is the process for a condo closing in Montgomery County?+
Condominium closings in Montgomery County require a resale certificate from the condo association, which can take up to 10 business days. ATG Title recommends requesting the resale certificate immediately upon contract ratification and coordinates directly with the association to keep your closing timeline on track.
Can I complete a Montgomery County closing remotely?+
Yes. Maryland allows Remote Online Notarization for real estate closings, and ATG Title offers RON for all Montgomery County transactions. This is especially convenient for clients relocating to or from the DC area, out-of-state investors, and busy professionals in the Bethesda and Rockville biomedical and tech corridor.

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