Statewide Public Records Directory
Maryland County Clerks & Recorders
Directory of all 24 counties in Maryland. Access official courthouse addresses, recording fee schedules, marriage licenses, vital statistics, and government records search portals.
State Capital Annapolis Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records Division)
Deed Recording
$60.00
Base fee (first page) • +$0.00/addl page
Md. Code, Real Prop. § 3-601
Transfer Tax
0.5% State Transfer Tax (0.25% for first-time Maryland homebuyers) + County transfer tax (0.5% - 1.5%)
Real estate conveyance / deed stamp
Marriage License
$35 - $85
Waiting period: 48 hours • Valid: 180 days
DBA & Business
$25.00
Filing office: Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
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All Maryland Counties Directory (24)
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FIPS 24001
Pop. 67.273
Allegany County
County Seat: Cumberland
Allegany County Courthouse / Recording Office, Cumberland, MD 21502
(410) 817-6331
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24003
Pop. 594.582
Anne Arundel County
County Seat: Annapolis
Anne Arundel County Courthouse / Recording Office, Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 851-6393
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24510
Pop. 565.239
Baltimore city
County Seat: Baltimore
Baltimore city Courthouse / Recording Office, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 370-4310
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24005
Pop. 844.703
Baltimore County
County Seat: Towson
Baltimore County Courthouse / Recording Office, Towson, MD 21013
(410) 885-6455
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24009
Pop. 94.728
Calvert County
County Seat: Prince Frederick
Calvert County Courthouse / Recording Office, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 253-6579
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24011
Pop. 33.593
Caroline County
County Seat: Denton
Caroline County Courthouse / Recording Office, Denton, MD 21629
(410) 287-6641
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24013
Pop. 176.639
Carroll County
County Seat: Westminster
Carroll County Courthouse / Recording Office, Westminster, MD 21048
(410) 321-6703
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24015
Pop. 105.672
Cecil County
County Seat: Elkton
Cecil County Courthouse / Recording Office, Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 355-6765
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24017
Pop. 171.973
Charles County
County Seat: La Plata
Charles County Courthouse / Recording Office, La Plata, MD 20646
(410) 389-6827
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24019
Pop. 32.879
Dorchester County
County Seat: Cambridge
Dorchester County Courthouse / Recording Office, Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 423-6889
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24021
Pop. 293.391
Frederick County
County Seat: Frederick
Frederick County Courthouse / Recording Office, Frederick, MD 208HH
(410) 457-6951
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24023
Pop. 28.423
Garrett County
County Seat: Oakland
Garrett County Courthouse / Recording Office, Oakland, MD 21520
(410) 491-7013
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24025
Pop. 264.644
Harford County
County Seat: Bel Air
Harford County Courthouse / Recording Office, Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 525-7075
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24027
Pop. 336.001
Howard County
County Seat: Ellicott
Howard County Courthouse / Recording Office, Ellicott, MD 20701
(410) 559-7137
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24029
Pop. 19.303
Kent County
County Seat: Chestertown
Kent County Courthouse / Recording Office, Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 593-7199
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24031
Pop. 1.058.474
Montgomery County
County Seat: Rockville
50 Maryland Ave, North Tower 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 777-9400
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24033
Pop. 947.430
Prince George's County
County Seat: Upper Marlboro
Prince George's County Courthouse / Recording Office, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(410) 661-7323
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24035
Pop. 52.508
Queen Anne's County
County Seat: Centreville
Queen Anne's County Courthouse / Recording Office, Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 695-7385
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24039
Pop. 24.910
Somerset County
County Seat: Princess Anne
Somerset County Courthouse / Recording Office, Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 763-7509
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24037
Pop. 115.281
St. Mary's County
County Seat: Leonardtown
St. Mary's County Courthouse / Recording Office, Leonardtown, MD 20650
(410) 729-7447
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24041
Pop. 37.823
Talbot County
County Seat: Easton
Talbot County Courthouse / Recording Office, Easton, MD 21601
(410) 797-7571
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24043
Pop. 155.813
Washington County
County Seat: Hagerstown
Washington County Courthouse / Recording Office, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(410) 831-7633
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24045
Pop. 104.800
Wicomico County
County Seat: Salisbury
Wicomico County Courthouse / Recording Office, Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 865-7695
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 24047
Pop. 54.171
Worcester County
County Seat: Snow Hill
Worcester County Courthouse / Recording Office, Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 899-7757
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland County Clerks
Who records deeds and property transfers in Maryland?
In Maryland, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records Division). Standard recording fees are governed by Md. Code, Real Prop. § 3-601 with a base fee of $60.00 for the first page and $0.00 for each additional page.
What is the real estate transfer tax rate in Maryland?
Transfer tax rules in Maryland: 0.5% State Transfer Tax (0.25% for first-time Maryland homebuyers) + County transfer tax (0.5% - 1.5%). Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.
What are the requirements for getting married in Maryland?
In Maryland, marriage license fees typically range around $35 - $85. The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 48 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 180 days. Mandatory 48-hour waiting period. Valid only in the issuing county.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Maryland?
For Maryland, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $25.00 and are processed through the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Trade names are filed at the state level via SDAT.