How to Search Charles County, Maryland Records (Start Here)
Charles County, Maryland — Circuit Court for major cases. District Court for smaller cases. Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us.
Select a database below to begin your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Charles County Cold Cases
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Help the Charles County, Maryland Sheriff solve these cold case files.
Charleston County Court Records - Master in Equity
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Master in Equity Court for Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1.
Business, Voter & Other
Charleston County Business Licenses
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Search for business licenses in Charleston County, South Carolina by account umber, business name, or business address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Charles County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Charles County. For online case lookups, use Maryland Judiciary Case Search — it covers Maryland Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles County.
Are Charles County records available online? ▼
Online access in Charles County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Charles County? ▼
For court records, yes — Maryland Judiciary Case Search covers Charles County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records) in Charles County directly.
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