How to Search Maryland Public Records
Maryland public records are kept by official state and county agencies. Below are 56 verified statewide databases, organized by record type. Each link goes directly to the official Maryland government source — no third-party data brokers.
Population
6.2M
Households
2.3M
Median Income
$98,461
Median Home Value
$380,500
Statewide Databases
56 verified official Maryland government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Court Opinions | Appellate Court
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Maryland Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals opinions.
Court Records | Civil, Criminal & Traffic
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Maryland Judiciary Case Search for civil, criminal, and traffic court records in all Maryland counties.
Court Records | Judiciary Wills & Trusts
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Search Maryland Judiciary records of Maryland District Courts and Baltimore City Circuit Court estate records covering Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Unprobated Wills, and more.
Court Records | Register of Wills
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Search Maryland Office of Register of Wills Estate records for Wills, unprobated Wills, non-probate transfers, regular and judicial estates, foreign proceedings, Guardianship estates, and more.
Court Opinions | U.S. 4th Circuit
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U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinions for Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Court Records | PACER U.S. District Bankruptcy
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Use the federal PACER system to search for Maryland U.S. District Court bankruptcy records and download copies of court documents. PACER requires registration and a small fee per search.
Court Records | PACER U.S. District Civil and Criminal
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Use the federal PACER system to search for Maryland U.S. District Court federal civil and criminal records and obtain copies of court documents. PACER requires registration and a small fee per search.
PACER U.S. District Civil & Criminal Records
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Search U.S. District Court of Maryland Federal civil & criminal court records, dockets, and documents. Access requires PACER registration and a small fee for downloaded documents.
Statutes
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Browse Maryland statutes by article and section number. Gives full text of statute.
Criminal Records
Criminal Histories (info)
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Go here for information from the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services on how to obtain criminal histories and background checks.
Inmates
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Search Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services records by name for Maryland inmates.
Baltimore County Most Wanted
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Browse this Baltimore County, Maryland police database by name for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Baltimore County Most Wanted - Child Support
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Browse this list of persons that have outstanding child support warrants in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Prince George's County | Most Wanted
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Fugitives listed as most wanted by the Prince George's County Sheriff.
Charles County Most Wanted
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Browse this list of most wanted fugitives issued by the Charles County, Maryland Sheriff's office.
Anne Arundel County Most Wanted
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Browse this Anne Arundel County, Maryland Sheriff's site for Sheriff's Office Most Wanted.
Anne Arundel County | Inmates
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Inmate Locator for the Anne Arundel County detention center.
Elkton Most Wanted
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Browse this Elkton, Maryland Police database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Harford County Most Wanted
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Browse this Harford County, Maryland Sheriff's database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Harford County Most Wanted - Child Support
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Browse this list issued by the Harford County, Maryland Sheriff of individuals most wanted for non-payment of child support.
Vital Records
Baltimore Deaths | 1875-1880
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Search Baltimore, Maryland 1875-1880 deaths by last name.
Baltimore Deaths | 1943-1949
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Search Baltimore, Maryland deceased by last name. Covers 1943 through 1949.
Cemeteries
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Maryland Department of Licensing & Regulation license search for cemeteries.
Death Records (from churches)
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Browse this Maryland State Archives database of Maryland church death records by last name. Gives burial date and source of information. Site includes records from 17 churches in 12 counties.
Births and Christenings 1650-1995
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Selected Maryland birth and christening records filed between 1650 and 1995.
Deaths and Burials 1877-1992
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Small database of 3,700 Maryland deaths and burials recorded between 1877 and 1992.
Marriages 1666-1970
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Index of over 250,000 Maryland marriage records filed between 1666 and 1970.
Baltimore County Marriages | 1800-1816
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Use this RootsWeb service to browse by groom or bride name for Baltimore County, Maryland marriages between 1800 and 1816.
Baltimore County Marriages | 1850-1859
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Browse Baltimore County, Maryland marriage announcements from 19th and 20th century newspapers.
Keedysville Cemetery Records
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Burials at Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville. Search by name, date of birth/death or cemetery section.
Property Records
Accountants & CPAs
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Maryland Board of Public Accountancy license verification for certified public accountants.
Architects
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Maryland Board of Architects license search from the Maryland Department of Licensing & Regulation.
Archives
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Search over one million documents from the constitutional, legal, legislative, judicial, and administrative branches of the Maryland government.
Audiology & Speech-Language
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Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists license verification
Banks | State Chartered
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Search the Maryland Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation records for state chartered banks.
Businesses - Minority owned
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Search the Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Directory by name, address, phone number, contact name, SIC code, certification number or NAICS Code.
Company Search | Corporations and Companies
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Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation records for Maryland corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, and other registered business e...
Contractors
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Maryland Home Improvement Commission license verification for contractors and home improvement salespersons.
Other Records
Permits & Inspections
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Check the status of your Prince George's County permit, schedule and inspection, or make a permit payment.
Prince George's County
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The official Prince George's County, Maryland Government website.
Towed Vehicles
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Search by VIN or tag number and state for towed vehicles in Prince George's County.
Maryland Counties
All 24 Maryland counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in California?▼
No. California does not offer a free public criminal history database. You can search individual county Superior Court websites for court-level criminal cases. For a full background, you need a Live Scan fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice - this requires the subject's consent.
How do I search California court cases?▼
Each county runs its own Superior Court case search - there is no single statewide court portal. Go to the county Superior Court website where the case was filed. Major counties like LA (lacourt.org), San Diego (sdcourt.ca.gov), and SF (sf.courts.ca.gov) have online case search.
Where do I search California business entities?▼
The Secretary of State at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. Search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities filed in California.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in California?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some counties combine them into one office (San Diego, Sonoma, Marin). Others keep them separate (LA, Santa Clara). Check the specific county page for details.
Last updated: 2026