Queen Anne's County Court Records

Queen Anne's County court records contain vital information such as case facts (party names, case numbers, and dates), court processes, verdicts, and legal decisions. Furthermore, eligible people may obtain marriage and divorce certificates. Legal professionals, academics, and those looking for information on legal events and historical context rely on these records.

Are Court Records Public in Queen Anne's County?

Yes. Per the Maryland Public Information Act (PIA) and Title 16, Chapter 900 of the Maryland Rules, court records are generally available to the public. Maryland Rules also provide specific guidelines for citizens and non-citizens to obtain copies of court records.

Nonetheless, the Rules outline certain court records that are to be exempted or restricted from public disclosure. Such exempted court records include juvenile, adoption, termination of parental rights, and financial records filed in a spousal or child support case. Others include Social Security or federal tax ID numbers, income tax records, and specific marriage license details.

Queen Anne's County Court Records Search

Requesters seeking Queen Anne's County court records may find them via the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal. Alternatively, they may submit mail-in or in-person requests to the Queen Anne's County Circuit Court Clerk. Regardless of the option chosen, requesters must present a valid photo ID when applying for the county's court records.

Queen Anne's County Courts

The Maryland trial court system comprises Circuit Courts, District Courts, Orphans' Courts, and Tax Courts. The following are the addresses of the many types of courts that comprise the Queen Anne's County court system:

Queen Anne's County Circuit Court
100 Court House Sq, Centreville, MD 21617
Phone: (410) 758-1773

Queen Anne's County District Court
Carter M. Hickman District Court/Multi-Service Center
120 Broadway, Centreville, MD 21617
Phone: (410) 819-4000

Queen Anne's County Orphans' Court
Liberty Building
107 N Liberty St, #220 P.O. Box 59, Centreville, MD 21617
Phone: (410) 758-0585
Fax: (410) 758-4408

Queen Anne's County Criminal and Civil Records

Individuals seeking Queen Anne's County criminal and civil court records may access such documents through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal. This search tool provides users with summaries of public court cases, including names and addresses of parties involved, hearing dates and times, and names of documents in court files. Criminal and civil record searches conducted on the platform may also return Queen Anne’s County arrest records.

Alternatively, interested parties may submit mail-in or in-person requests to the Queen Anne's County Circuit Court Clerk as the primary custodian of court records.

Queen Anne's County Marriage Records

In Queen Anne's County, the Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains marriage records of weddings that occurred in the county.

Requesters may obtain certified copies of Queen Anne's County marriage records via mail-in or in-person requests to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. However, this is only possible if the marriage license was issued in Queen Anne's County.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court charges $5.50 for each copy of a certified marriage record. Plain copies cost $0.50 per copy. Accepted payment methods are checks or money orders payable to the "Clerk of Circuit Court".

The contact address of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is as follows:

200 N. Commerce Street
Centreville, MD 21617

Queen Anne's County Divorce Records

Eligible persons wishing to obtain copies of their divorce judgment must possess their case number. If they do not have the case number, they may call the Queen Anne's County Courthouse to ask a clerk’s office staff member for assistance in looking up the case number with their name.

Subsequently, the applicant may visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office to make their request in person. The Clerk’s Office expects requesters to show a valid photo ID. The Office allows records to be inspected for free, but record seekers must pay the necessary fees to obtain copies of their divorce judgment.

Queen Anne's Birth Records

Qualified applicants must generally appear in person at the County Department of Health between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days to receive certified copies of Queen Anne's birth certificates.

When submitting a Queen Anne's County birth certificate request, applicants must include a copy of their valid ID, the completed birth record application form, a signed sworn statement (if necessary), and the relevant fee.

Accepted payment methods are checks and money orders payable to Queen Anne’s County Department of Health.

Queen Anne's County Department of Health charges a non-refundable $25.00 fee for each certificate issued to its customers.

Queen Anne's Death Records

Eligible requesters may receive certified copies of Queen Anne's County death certificates in person at the Queen Anne's County Department of Health.

When submitting a death certificate request, applicants must include a copy of their valid ID, the completed death record application form, and the necessary fee.

Queen Anne's Department of Health County Clerk charges $25.00 for the first certified copy of a death certificate ordered and $20.00 per extra copy. Additionally, Queen Anne's County death certificates may be paid with checks or money orders payable to the County’s Department of Health at the address above.

Queen Anne's County Probate Court Records

The Orphans’ Court handles probate affairs in Queen Anne’s County. The court handles probate issues such as estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption proceedings, name changes, and will disputes.

Individuals looking for the county’s probate records should visit the Queen Anne’s County Register of Wills' Office at:

Liberty Building
107 North Liberty Street
Suite 220
Centreville, Maryland 21617

Register of Wills, Queen Anne's County
P.O. Box 59
Centreville, MD 21617
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Queen Anne's County Property Records

Information seekers looking for Queen Anne's County property records online may access such documents via the County's Property Viewer and the State Department of Assessments & Taxation portal. Using these platforms, users may search for property by address, owner name, or parcel number and obtain comprehensive assessment and tax information.

These records contain some property-related data, such as ownership information, property descriptions, assessment data, tax information, and deeds and liens.

Alternatively, requesters may wish to access property records through the Land Records Department of the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. They may inspect property records for free but must pay a fee to obtain copies.

The Land Records Department is located at:

200 N. Commerce Street
Centreville, MD 21617
Phone: (410) 758-1773
Open: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Queen Anne's County Court Records Online

Individuals seeking Queen Anne's County court records may access them online via the County Clerk of Court website or the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Alternatively, third-party online databases such as marylandcourtrecords.us may offer smooth access to Queen Anne's County court records with an internet connection, saving time and effort for people who might not wish to visit the courthouse. These platforms usually have friendly interfaces that promote quick searches of specific cases and parties. However, such sites operate independently of government agencies. As such, the records sought may be inaccurate, unavailable, or incomplete.