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Maryland Public Records Resources & Searches
What are public records? The exact definition varies but is generally referred to as government records that hold valuable public information and are available to the public under the notion of open government. Said public records may include birth records, death records, marriage records, military records, court records and so forth.
Many people have some interest in public records. Some people require a certain state record for a specific need, for example, a copy of a death certificate to prove a person has deceased. Others wish to make a search record to find out about an individual, for example a concerned father may want to look into the criminal record of the person dating his daughter. Others simply wish to obtain information regarding their ancestry research.
Most people obviously are interested in free public records, however, certain agencies and online services may charge a small fee to obtain the public record. Some states add some limitations on which public records can be obtained in the even where there is reason to believe the public record's exposure will lead to a violation of privacy of an individual or may lead to actual harm to an individual or the general public.
The Public Information Act states that all non-confidential government records must be available to the public during working hours. The public has a right to either examine the records or obtain copies of them. This act applies to all three branches of Maryland's state government, so getting the public records in Maryland that you need should not be difficult.
State of Maryland Resources & Statistics
Population:
5,597,633
Under 18:
1,797,358
Over 65:
661,809
Employed:
3,120,413
Land in Square Miles:
9,773.82
Acres of Farms:
2,630,077
Births:
74,980
Deaths:
43,892
Infant Deaths:
525
Murder:
493
Forcible Rape:
1,127
Robbery:
13,203
Assault:
20,570
Total Violent Crime:
35,393
Burglary:
38,849
Larceny \ Theft:
133,983
Motor Vehicle Theft:
25,333
Total Property Crime:
198,165
Maryland Public Records Locations
MSP - Central Records Division
Accident Reports
1711 Belmont Ave
Baltimore, MD 21244
Accident Reports
1711 Belmont Ave
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:
410-298-3390
Fax:
410-298-3198
Attorney General's Office
200 St Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
200 St Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone:
410-576-6300
Fax:
410-576-6404
Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Phone:
410-764-3038
Fax:
410-358-7381
Department of Assessments and Taxation
Charter Corporation Division
301 W Preston St, Room 801
Baltimore, MD 21201
Charter Corporation Division
301 W Preston St, Room 801
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:
410-767-1340
410-767-1330
Fax:
410-333-7097
Criminal Justice Information System
Public Safety & Correctional Records
PO Box 32708
Pikeville, MD 21282-5743
Public Safety & Correctional Records
PO Box 32708
Pikeville, MD 21282-5743
Phone:
410-764-4501
888-795-0011
Fax:
410-653-5690
Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Phone:
410-764-3038
Fax:
410-358-7381
Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Phone:
410-764-3038
Fax:
410-358-7381
MVA
Driver Records Unit, Rm 145
6601 Ritchie Hwy, NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Driver Records Unit, Rm 145
6601 Ritchie Hwy, NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Phone:
410-787-7758
Fax:
410-424-3678
State Department of Education
GED Office
200 W Baltimore St, 6th Fl
Baltimore, MD 21201
GED Office
200 W Baltimore St, 6th Fl
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:
410-767-0538
Fax:
410-333-8435
Office of the Governor
State House, 100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
State House, 100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:
410-974-3901
410-974-3591
Fax:
410-974-3275
Department of Natural Resources
Licensing & Registration Service
1804 West St, #300
Annapolis, MD 21404
Licensing & Registration Service
1804 West St, #300
Annapolis, MD 21404
Phone:
410-260-3220
Fax:
410-260-8217
DPS and Correctional Services
Maryland Division of Corrections
6776 Reistertown Road, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21215-2342
Maryland Division of Corrections
6776 Reistertown Road, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21215-2342
Phone:
410-585-3351
Fax:
410-764-4220
Legislative Information Desk
Library & Information Services
90 State Circle, Basement Level
Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
Library & Information Services
90 State Circle, Basement Level
Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
Fax:
410-946-5405
Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Division of Vital Records
PO Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0020
Phone:
410-764-3038
Fax:
410-358-7381
Criminal Justice Information System
PO Box 32708
SOR Unit
Pikeville, MD 21282-5743
PO Box 32708
SOR Unit
Pikeville, MD 21282-5743
Phone:
410-585-3649
866-368-8657
Fax:
410-653-5690
State Archives
Hall of Records
350 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
Hall of Records
350 Rowe Blvd
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:
410-260-6400
Fax:
410-974-2525
Administrative Office of the Courts
580 Taylor Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
580 Taylor Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:
410-260-1400
410-260-1488
Fax:
410-974-5291
UCC Division-Taxpayer's Services
Department of Assessments & Taxation
301 West Preston St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Department of Assessments & Taxation
301 West Preston St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:
410-767-1340
Fax:
410-333-7097
Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Registration Division
Room 204, 6601 Ritchie Hwy, NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Vehicle Registration Division
Room 204, 6601 Ritchie Hwy, NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Phone:
410-768-7508
Fax:
410-768-7529
Workers' Compensation Commission
10 E Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21202
10 E Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone:
410-864-5100
800-492-0479
Fax:
410-864-5301