About Maryland Public Records

Maryland public records are governed by the Maryland Public Information Act (Md. Code, General Provisions §§ 4-101 – 4-601), which presumes all records of a public agency are open unless covered by a listed exemption. County circuit court clerks and Maryland Land Records (mdlandrec.net) hold deeds; the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services CJIS-CR handles statewide criminal history; Judiciary Case Search covers court records.

Maryland Public Records

Court Records

Statutes
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Browse Maryland statutes by article and section number. Gives full text of statute.
🌐 lexisnexis.com

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.
🌐 maryland.gov
Inmates
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Search Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services records by name for Maryland inmates.
🌐 maryland.gov
Inmates | VineLink
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Search Vinelink for inmates and offenders in Maryland. Includes Department of Corrections records and Maryland counties detention center records.
🌐 vinelink.vineapps.com
Registered Offenders
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Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional services sex offender registry. Search by name, address, county, zip code, education, or use the interactive map.
🌐 sheriffalerts.com

Property Records

Acupuncturists
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Maryland Board of Acupuncture licensed acupuncturist search.
🌐 md.gov
Architects
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Maryland Board of Architects license search from the Maryland Department of Licensing & Regulation.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Archives
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Search over one million documents from the constitutional, legal, legislative, judicial, and administrative branches of the Maryland government.
🌐 msa.md.gov
Barbers
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Maryland Board of Barbers license verification for barbers and barber shops.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Contractors
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Maryland Home Improvement Commission license verification for contractors and home improvement salespersons.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Attorneys
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Search the Maryland Bar Association for registered attorneys.
🌐 msba.org
Legislation
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Your website for information regarding the Maryland legislature. Provides bill information and status, budget documents, Maryland statutes, bills signed and vetoed by governor, house and senate proceedings and hearing schedules.
🌐 mgaleg.maryland.gov
Delinquent Taxpayers
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Browse this listing provided by the Comptroller of Maryland Compliance Division of businesses, individuals and corporate officers having large unresolved tax liabilities.
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Employees
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Search the State of Maryland employee register. Information provided includes name, title, agency name, office, and phone number.
🌐 maryland.gov
Libraries
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Browse Maryland public & school libraries by name. Gives link to webpage and to online card catalog, if available.
🌐 msa.maryland.gov
Government Publications
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Search Maryland government publications by agency, series title, date, or keyword. Gives source, description, accession number, and location.
🌐 msa.maryland.gov
Attorneys - Bankruptcy
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Browse the alphabetical membership list of the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland to view member information including name, firm, address, phone, fax and e-mail.
🌐 bankruptcybar.org
Maps - GIS
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Access the Maryland GIS database to view demographics, education, geography, quality of life, taxes, transportation, and work force in Maryland.
🌐 data.imap.maryland.gov
Vendors
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Search Maryland Department of Budget and Management records by name for vendors or agencies that have been paid by the State more than $25,000 in a fiscal year.
🌐 vendorpayments.maryland.gov

Vital Records

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.
🌐 msa.md.gov
Cold Case Homicides
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Search the Maryland State Police list of cold case homicides by victim name. Provides name, location of homicide, date, cause of death, case details, and investigator contact information.
🌐 mdsp.maryland.gov
Death Records 1910-1951
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Browse this Maryland State Archives database by date and name for Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics death records filed between 1910 and 1951.
🌐 familysearch.org

Other

Codes
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County code of Prince George's County, Maryland.
🌐 municode.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Maryland?

Maryland provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Maryland public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Maryland?

Maryland public records are governed by the Maryland Public Information Act (Md.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Maryland agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).