Maryland State Government Section 18-113

      (a)      If a document presented for notarization does not contain a notarial certificate reflecting the taking of an oath or acknowledgment, a notary may nevertheless witness the signing of the document in the notary's official capacity, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

      (b)      A notary acting as a witness in the notary's official capacity under subsection (a) of this section shall:

            (1)      obtain satisfactory proof of the identity of the person signing the document;

            (2)      observe the signing of the document;

            (3)      date, sign, and seal or stamp the document; and

            (4)      record the act in the notary's fair register.