Start with Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us — one of the best free statewide court search tools in the country. It covers all 24 jurisdictions (24 counties + Baltimore City). For property, use Maryland SDAT (State Department of Assessments and Taxation) at sdat.dat.maryland.gov for a statewide property search. For vital records, go to the Division of Vital Records.
Part of the SearchSystems.net directory — verified government sources since 1997.
Maryland Counties — Most Searched
Statewide Databases
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
How to Search Maryland Criminal Records
Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us is the statewide court search — 24 jurisdictions (23 counties plus Baltimore City), criminal and civil cases, Circuit and District Courts, all in one free search. No registration required. A formal background check through the CJIS Central Repository requires fingerprints. The DPSCS inmate locator covers state prisons. The sex offender registry is statewide. One critical detail: Baltimore City is completely separate from Baltimore County — they are different jurisdictions with different records, different courts, different everything.
How to Search Maryland Court Records
Use Maryland Case Search for everything — Circuit Court handles felonies, major civil over $30,000, family, and juvenile. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, civil under $30,000, and small claims under $5,000. Baltimore City operates as its own jurisdiction (separate from Baltimore County). The statewide search covers all of them.
How to Search Maryland Property Records
Start with SDAT at sdat.dat.maryland.gov — Maryland has a STATEWIDE property search tool covering all 24 jurisdictions in one place. This shows ownership, assessments, and tax records. For deeds and recorded documents, go to the county Land Records office (searchable online through mdlandrec.net). Maryland's combined statewide tools make property searches easier than most states.
How to Get Maryland Vital Records
For birth and death certificates, order from the Maryland Division of Vital Records. For marriage licenses, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For divorce records, search Maryland Case Search.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Maryland records? ▼
Start with the court clerk for court and criminal case records — this is the main source for felony filings, civil cases, and dispositions. Can’t find it? Check the County Circuit Court Clerk. Records are split across offices and the one you need may be elsewhere.
Why does my Maryland search return no results? ▼
Results are often missing when you search the wrong database. Court records, property records, and vital records are stored in completely separate systems. Make sure you are in the right one.
Is there a single database for all Maryland records? ▼
No. There is no single database that covers all records in Maryland. Each office maintains its own system, so you must search them separately depending on the record type.
Is Baltimore City the same as Baltimore County? ▼
No. They are completely separate jurisdictions with separate courts, property offices, police, and government. Always verify which one you need before searching.
What is Maryland Case Search? ▼
Maryland Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us is a free statewide court search covering criminal, civil, and traffic cases across all 24 jurisdictions (23 counties plus Baltimore City). It covers all 24 jurisdictions in one search.
BBB A+ Rated