About Maryland Vital Records

Maryland vital records are held by the Department of Health Division of Vital Records under Md. Code Health-General § 4-101 et seq. Certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce records cost $10–12; orders are placed at the state office in Baltimore, online via VitalChek, or at certain local health departments.

Maryland Vital Records

County Records

Deaths | 1910-1951
Official Free
Browse this Maryland State Archives database by date and name for Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics death records filed between 1910 and.
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City Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a Maryland birth or death certificate?

Maryland's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.

Are vital records free to view online?

Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.

Who can request a confidential record?

Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.

How do I find older marriage or divorce records?

Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.