Free links to official Maryland state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 24 counties.
How to Search Maryland Property Records (Start Here)
Property records in Maryland are maintained at the county level. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) handles property valuations and assessment data. The County Treasurer / Finance Department handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Maryland property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). For tax payment history and bills, go to the County Treasurer / Finance Department. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Maryland. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) handles assessments; the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records) handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Maryland property records URL verified against the official state publisher at dat.maryland.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.
Maryland Property Records — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, taxes, and assessments for property in Maryland — where each record lives and who maintains it in 2026.
County
Where records live
Not federal, not state
Assessor
Official value
Not Zillow estimate
Recorder
Deed & mortgage
Permanent record
Treasurer
Tax amount
Current bill & history
UCC
Business filings
Usually Secretary of State
Where each property record lives
Deed
100%
Mortgage
100%
Tax bill
100%
Lien (county)
100%
Lien (federal IRS)
50%
UCC (business)
10%
Unit: % kept at the COUNTY level.
What Changed in 2026 — Maryland Property Records
2026
Maryland property records portal active
The official Maryland portal at dat.maryland.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for property records in 2026.
For 2026, Maryland continues to publish property records information through state-authorized portals; check dat.maryland.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Maryland's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
Maryland State Archives — The Guide to Government Records for Allegany County catalogs historical property and assessment records held by the Archives, including digitized deed books and assessment ledgers dating back to the county's founding. Allegany County Government Website — The county's official portal links to assessment, tax, and land use records maintained by county departments.
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation re-evaluates your property once every three years. If the assessed value of your property goes up, then your property tax bill will increase. However, Baltimore County limits any increase caused by the assessment on principal residential ...
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners upholds the principles of protecting property owner rights, local control, land use, and permitting authority. The proposed project does not respect any of these concepts. For these reasons, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners opposes the Maryland ...
An official website of Montgomery County, Maryland An official website of Montgomery County, Maryland MC311 County Jobs Contact Us ... Please enter your 8 digit bill number or 8 digit account number, or your street address without street suffix (123 MAIN) below then hit search button . Get alerts ...
If searching by Property Code, use the nine digit business account number on your tax bill. For all Personal Property searches, use only 1 search field (either Property ID OR Owner Name) and then click search. Five bill years are displayed after search, please click All Bills to display older years
Please call the Howard County Department of Finance at 410-313-2389 for questions regarding lien sheets. ... $20.00 for any other instrument 9 pages or less. or for any instrument over 9 pages if it involves solely a principal residence. ... $40.00 for all instruments recorded except Power ...
Liens and judgments including ... Maryland tax liens, District Court liens, civil judgments, and United States District Court judgments are recorded in the Office of the Clerk . ... See PLATS.NET (Maryland Archives Plat Imaging Application - access can be granted with the username: plato and ...
The City of Annapolis, MD makes every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, its use, or its interpretation. Utilization of this website indicates understanding and acceptance of ...
In Maryland, property records — including parcel data, assessed value, deeds, and tax history — are primarily maintained at the county level by each county's Assessor and Recorder. Statewide oversight and reporting are provided by the Official Maryland Property Records at dat.maryland.gov. See the cards below or the county page for direct local search links.
Is there a free statewide Maryland property search?▼
Maryland does not have a single statewide free property search; deed and assessment data are searched at the county level. The Official Maryland Property Records publishes statewide property-tax rules and aggregate data at dat.maryland.gov; for individual parcels, use the county assessor or recorder.
What's the difference between the Assessor and the Recorder in Maryland?▼
The county Assessor determines property values for tax purposes and maintains the parcel roll. The county Recorder (sometimes Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title. In some Maryland countys these are combined offices; in others they're separate. The Official Maryland Property Records at dat.maryland.gov publishes the full list.
How do I find a Maryland parcel ID (APN/PIN)?▼
Parcel identification numbers (APN, PIN, or parcel number depending on the county) are assigned by the county assessor. They appear on every tax bill and on the county's online property-search interface. Once you have the parcel ID you can look up assessed value, ownership history, and recorded documents through the county site; the statewide overview is at dat.maryland.gov.
How do I challenge a Maryland property assessment?▼
Assessment appeals in Maryland are filed at the county level with the local assessment appeals board, typically within a deadline set after annual valuation notices are mailed. The Official Maryland Property Records publishes the statewide rules, deadlines, and appeal forms at dat.maryland.gov.
