Property records in Maryland are maintained at the county level. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) handles property valuations and assessment data. The County Treasurer / Finance Department handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Maryland property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). For tax payment history and bills, go to the County Treasurer / Finance Department. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Maryland. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) handles assessments; the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Land Records) handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
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