About Appointment of Resident Agent
This form appoints a Maryland resident as an agent on whom legal papers may be served for a personal representative or attorney in an estate.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used to appoint a Maryland resident agent to accept service of process for an estate representative, lasting until a subsequent appointment is filed.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Appointment of Resident Agent is published as a PDF by the Maryland courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: registers.maryland.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Appointment of Resident Agent in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Appointment of Resident Agent (RW1106) when the form states it is used to appoint a Maryland resident agent to accept service of process for an estate representative, lasting until a subsequent appointment is filed. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maryland probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Appointment of Resident Agent carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Appointment of Resident Agent to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maryland county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).