How to Search Anne Arundel County, Maryland Records (Start Here)
Anne Arundel County, Maryland — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: 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.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Criminal & Court Records
Cold Cases
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Police Department of Anne Arundel County unsolved cases.
Jail & Inmate Records
Anne Arundel County | Inmates
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Inmate Locator for the Anne Arundel County detention center.
Property & Tax Records
Permits
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Check the status of your Anne Arundel Count permit or search for all issued permits for a particular address and display the permit history for an..
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Business, Voter & Other
Adoptable Pets
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Animal Control of Anne Arundel County pets available for adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Anne Arundel County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Anne Arundel County. For online case lookups, use Maryland Judiciary Case Search — it covers Maryland Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County.
Are Anne Arundel County records available online? ▼
Anne Arundel County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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