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.
- 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.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Anne Arundel County Circuit and District Court records from the Maryland Judiciary.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Inmates | Detention Center
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Detention Center of Anne Arundel County inmate locator.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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MDLANDREC is a state-run recorded document database provided with the cooperation of state judiciary, county court clerks, and the Maryland state archives. Registration required.
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 address.
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Zoning | GIS
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Interactive GIS map of zoning in Anne Arundel county.
Property | Assessments & Sales
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Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation index of Anne Arundel County property assessment and sales records.
Business, Voter & Other
Lobbyists
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Lobbyists registered with the Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission.
Anne Arundel County
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Anne Arundel County (Baltimore Area) official government website.
Cold Cases
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Police Department of Anne Arundel County unsolved cases.
Obituaries | Historic
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Obituaries published in the 19th century in Baltimore Area newspapers.
Missing Persons
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Police Department of Anne Arundel County list of missing persons.
Directory | Telephone
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Location, web page, and phone numbers for Anne Arundel County departments.
County Services
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Input a street address for interactive map locations of County Council districts, school services, facilities, fire stations, police stations, and DPW road districts.
Engineering Records, Utilities, Monuments
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Department of Public Works GIS map of utilities and monuments, and a database of record drawings.
Stormwater Fees
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Search for Anne Arundel County stormwater fees by parcel ID, address, or GIS map.
Watersheds & Streams
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Anne Arundel County GIS map of environmental data about streams and watersheds.
Forms
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Substantial number of documents, forms, and brochures from and for Arundel County.
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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