How to Search Baltimore County, Maryland Records (Start Here)
Baltimore County, Maryland — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Maryland Judiciary Case Search civil, criminal, and traffic court records, including Baltimore County.
Warrants | Child Support
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Outstanding child support warrants (deadbeat parents) in Baltimore County.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessments & Sales
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Property assessment and sales records for Baltimore County from the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation.
Property | Tax
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Baltimore County Department of Finance property and tax records.
Recorded Documents
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Baltimore County recorded documents and land records (such as deeds and mortgages) from MDLANDREC. Requires registration.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Marriage Notices | before 1923
Visit →Vital Records
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Baltimore County marriage announcements from 19th and 20th century newspapers.
Deaths 1875-1972
Visit →Vital Records
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Maryland State Archives records of Baltimore deaths filed between 1875 and 1972.
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Parking Tickets & Violations
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Find and pay your Baltimore County red light violations and parking tickets.
Baltimore County Home Page
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Baltimore County, Maryland official home page, directory, county codes, parking tickets, county facilities, council, phone numbers, county services.
Maryland Business Search
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Maryland business entity search.
egov.maryland.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Maryland Judiciary Case Search civil, criminal, and traffic court records, including Baltimore County.
Warrants | Child Support
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Outstanding child support warrants (deadbeat parents) in Baltimore County.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessments & Sales
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Property assessment and sales records for Baltimore County from the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation.
Property | Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Baltimore County Department of Finance property and tax records.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Baltimore County recorded documents and land records (such as deeds and mortgages) from MDLANDREC. Requires registration.
Vital Records
Marriage Notices | before 1923
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Baltimore County marriage announcements from 19th and 20th century newspapers.
Deaths 1875-1972
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Maryland State Archives records of Baltimore deaths filed between 1875 and 1972.
Business, Voter & Other
Parking Tickets & Violations
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Find and pay your Baltimore County red light violations and parking tickets.
Baltimore County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Baltimore County, Maryland official home page, directory, county codes, parking tickets, county facilities, council, phone numbers, county services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Baltimore County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Baltimore County. For online case lookups, use Maryland Judiciary Case Search — it covers Maryland Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Baltimore County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records). For property values and assessment data, go to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer / Finance Department.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Baltimore County? ▼
Maryland handles vital records at the state level through Maryland DHMH Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Baltimore County.
Are Baltimore County records available online? ▼
Baltimore County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Baltimore County? ▼
For court records, yes — Maryland Judiciary Case Search covers Baltimore County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records) in Baltimore County directly.
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