About Waiver of Bond
Allows interested persons in an estate to consent that a personal representative may serve without posting a bond, except as required by law.
When you'd use it: When heirs, beneficiaries, or other interested parties agree to waive the bond requirement for the appointed personal representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Bond 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Waiver of Bond in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Bond (RW1117) when when heirs, beneficiaries, or other interested parties agree to waive the bond requirement for the appointed personal representative. 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 Waiver of Bond 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 Waiver of Bond 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).