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Calvert County, Maryland public records

In Calvert County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records; property values come from the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation; court files are split between the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Register of Wills for Calvert County.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Calvert County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records4Search deeds2$0.50 per page (plats $0.50 per 11x17 page, $1 per larger page)3
Property values and ownersMaryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation5Property search5—
Property tax billsCalvert County Treasurer's Office6Tax bill search7—
Court casesClerk of the Circuit Court, Criminal4
Register of Wills for Calvert County8		Circuit Court for Calvert County5
District Court in Calvert County5
Orphans' Court9		Circuit Court: copies $0.50/page; certification $5 + $0.50/page. District Court: photocopies $0.50/page; certification $5 per request plus photocopy fee.10
Marriage recordsClerk of the Circuit Court, Civil4—Certified copy fee: $5.50 per copy, in writing or in person, for marriages that took place in Calvert County11
Divorce recordsStatewide: Clerk of the Circuit Court that granted the divorce (copies $0.50/page; certified +$5)12——
Birth certificatesCalvert County Health Department14—$25.00 per certificate at the Health Department; cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover13
Death certificatesCalvert County Health Department14—$25.00 per certificate at the Health Department15
Probate and willsRegister of Wills for Calvert County8Search probate cases9Statutory: photocopies $0.50/page; copies incl. plain certification and seal $2/page; certified copy with seal $1; exemplified copy $216
Business names (DBA)Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with SDAT, not with counties17——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Calvert County are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records.4

Years online
Colonial period to present (per Maryland State Archives)18
Copy fee
$0.50 per page (plats $0.50 per 11x17 page, $1 per larger page)3
Certified copy fee
$5 per certification plus $0.50 per page; exemplification/triple seal $103
Recording fee
$20.00 instrument of 9 pages or less or solely a principal residence; $75.00 for 10 pages or more; $10.00 release of 9 pages or less; plus $40.00 surcharge on most documents2
How to order
mdcourts.gov/…2

How deeds work in Maryland

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) sets property values5; the Calvert County Treasurer's Office bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
SDAT Real Property Search (sdat.dat.maryland.gov/…): ownership and value information about every parcel, plus sales of real property5
Tax dates
Annual bills and first semiannual installments due Sept. 30; second semiannual installments due Dec. 317
Appealing a value
Three levels: (1) Supervisor's level appeal to SDAT within 45 days of the assessment notice (or petition for review / new-owner appeal within 60 days of a Jan 1–Jun 30 transfer); (2) Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (PTAAB) within 30 days of the final notice; (3) Maryland Tax Court within 30 days of the PTAAB order. No filing fees at levels 2 and 3.20

How property tax works in Maryland

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court for Calvert CountyFelony and certain misdemeanor charges21Clerk of the Circuit Court, Criminalcasesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch Maryland Judiciary Case Search - District and Circuit Court cases; summary of the case file only, not for background checks5
District Court in Calvert County——casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch Maryland Judiciary Case Search - District and Circuit Court cases; summary of the case file only, not for background checks5
Orphans' Court—Register of Wills for Calvert County (clerk to the Orphans' Court)registers.maryland.gov/main/search.html Register of Wills Estate Search : decedent, case number, personal representative, docket; 1998 to present for all jurisdictions (some older); copies can be ordered (copy requests non-refundable)9
Fees
Circuit Court: copies $0.50/page; certification $5 + $0.50/page. District Court: photocopies $0.50/page; certification $5 per request plus photocopy fee.10
Records request
Contact the Clerk's judicial records representative, 175 Main Street, 410-535-1600 ext. 251422
What is public
Court records are generally open; view paper files at the clerk's office of the courthouse where the case was heard. Case Search no longer shows criminal charges ending in nolle prosequi, dismissal or acquittal, stets after 3 years, and certain cannabis possession charges (still viewable at the courthouse).23

Criminal records and background checks

Court search
Maryland Judiciary Case Search (casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch) - District and Circuit Court cases; summary of the case file only, not for background checks5
Sheriff reports
Reports requested through the Sheriff's portal: criminal, traffic, video and miscellaneous $10.00 each; research beyond two hours $25.00/hr24
State repository
DPSCS Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) – Central Repository, fingerprint-based23

How Maryland courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Civil.4

Marriage license fee
$55; cash, check, money order or credit card; no refunds11
Certified copy fee
$5.50 per copy, in writing or in person, for marriages that took place in Calvert County11
Waiting period
Effective 6:00 a.m. on the second calendar date after issuance; valid 6 months11
Civil ceremony
$25.00, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.11
Copies from the state
State: MDH Division of Vital Records issues certified copies for marriages on or after January 1, 2007 ($12; record search fee not refunded). Earlier marriages: Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county or Maryland State Archives (MSA holds 1952-2011 for most counties; 1952-2015 for Anne Arundel and Montgomery; $25 certified / $5 uncertified).25

Divorce records

Where Maryland keeps it: Clerk of the Circuit Court that granted the divorce (copies $0.50/page; certified +$5).12

Decree held by
Clerk of the Circuit Court that granted the divorce (copies $0.50/page; certified +$5)26
State verification
MDH Division of Vital Records issues a Verification of Divorce (not the decree) for divorces/annulments on or after January 1, 1992; $1226

Birth certificates

Kept by the Calvert County Health Department.14

Fee
$25.00 per certificate at the Health Department; cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover13
Years
Maryland births from 1939 to present at the Health Department; earlier via Division of Vital Records13
State fee
$10 per certified copy (MDH); online via VitalChek adds $13 processing; local health department fees vary27
Who may order
The registrant; a parent named on the certificate; a court-appointed guardian (foster care appointment not acceptable); a surviving spouse; or a representative with a notarized letter from the individual, a parent named on the certificate, or the guardian28

Ordering a Maryland birth certificate

Death certificates

MDH Division of Vital Records for deaths in 2012 or later; earlier deaths at the Maryland State Archives29

Fee
$25.00 per certificate at the Health Department15
State fee
$10 first certified copy, $12 each additional copy in the same transaction (MDH); VitalChek adds $13; local health departments set their own fees27

Ordering a Maryland death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Register of Wills for Calvert County (clerk to the Orphans' Court).8

About this search
Register of Wills Estate Search : decedent, case number, personal representative, docket; 1998 to present for all jurisdictions (some older); copies can be ordered (copy requests non-refundable)9
Copy fee
Statutory: photocopies $0.50/page; copies incl. plain certification and seal $2/page; certified copy with seal $1; exemplified copy $216
Probate fee
Based on probate estate value: $0 under $50,000; $100 ($50k-$100k); $200 ($100k-$500k); $1,000 ($500k-$1M); up to $10,000 + 0.02% over $10M16

Finding a will or probate case in Maryland

Business names (DBA)

Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with SDAT, not with counties17

County licenses
Clerk issues business licenses4

Voter records

Kept by the Calvert County Election Board.30

Access
A copy of the voter registration list is provided to a Maryland registered voter who files a written application and a statement, signed under oath, that the list is not intended for commercial solicitation or any other purpose not related to the electoral process31
Check your registration
Voters can check their own registration with the SBE Voter Lookup tool (voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/…)32

Historical records

State archives
Maryland State Archives (Annapolis): births to 1925, deaths to 2014, marriages 1952-2011/2015, court and land records; in-person self-service scans $1/page (first 20 free); orders online18
Land records
Colonial period to present (per Maryland State Archives)18

Good to know about Calvert County records

  • Every deed changing ownership must be stamped by the Treasurer before recording: Courthouse, 150 Main Street, Suite 131, 410-535-1600 ext 2272, 8:30 am-4:00pm2
  • Calvert County has no county transfer tax2
  • Land Records documents are recorded for permanent retention21
  • Deeds can be left at a courthouse drop box labeled Clerk of the Circuit Court2
  • Marriage certified copies come from the Clerk only for marriages that took place in Calvert County11

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records

Address
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 206784
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays33

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Criminal

Address
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 206784
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays33

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Civil

Address
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 206784
Phone
(410) 535-1600 ext. 2268 or 2404 or (888) 535-011321
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays33

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Domestic Cases

Address
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 206784
Phone
(410) 535-1600 ext. 2268 or 2404 or (888) 535-011321
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal holidays33

Register of Wills for Calvert County (clerk to the Orphans' Court)

Address
Courthouse, 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland 206788
Phone
410-535-1600 x22568
Hours
8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday8

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)

Phone
443-550-6840 or 866-629-9882, option 5 (Calvert County SDAT office)7

Calvert County Treasurer's Office

Address
County Administration Building, 1st Floor, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 206787
Mail
P.O. Box 2909, Prince Frederick, MD 206787
Phone
410-535-1600, ext. 26307
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., except county holidays7

Sheriff's Office Records Unit

Address
30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 2067834

Calvert County Health Department

Address
975 Solomons Island Road North, Prince Frederick, MD 2067814
Mail
PO Box 980, Prince Frederick, MD 2067814
Hours
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm14

Calvert County Election Board

Address
30 Duke St, Lower Level, Prince Frederick, MD 2067830
Mail
P.O. Box 798, Prince Frederick, MD 2067830
Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday30

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Maryland State Archives

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
County online forms by subject; court, land and license records go to the Clerk35

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Calvert County?

The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records keeps deed records. Plain copies: $0.50 per page (plats $0.50 per 11x17 page, $1 per larger page). Certified copies: $5 per certification plus $0.50 per page; exemplification/triple seal $10.43

How much is a birth certificate in Calvert County?

$25.00 per certificate at the Health Department; cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover.13

How much does a marriage license cost in Calvert County?

$55; cash, check, money order or credit card; no refunds.11

How do I look up who owns a property in Calvert County?

Use the property search of the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT): sdat.dat.maryland.gov/…5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Calvert County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Calvert Land RecordsMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  3. Summary of Charges, Costs, and Fees of the Clerks of the Circuit CourtMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  4. Clerk of the Circuit Court for Calvert CountyMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  5. Court Records (Case Search)Maryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  6. Local Tax Billing/Collection OfficesMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)checked November 7, 2026
  7. Treasurer's OfficeCalvert County, Marylandchecked November 7, 2026
  8. Register of Wills for Calvert CountyMaryland Registers of Willschecked November 7, 2026
  9. Estate Search FAQMaryland Registers of Willschecked November 7, 2026
  10. District Court of Maryland Cost Schedule (DCA-109)Maryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  11. Calvert Clerk: Marriage LicensesMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  12. Divorce VerificationMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administrationchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Birth CertificatesCalvert County Health Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  14. Calvert County Health Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  15. Death CertificatesCalvert County Health Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  16. Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 2-206 (Register of Wills fees)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)checked November 7, 2026
  17. Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-406 (trade names)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)checked November 7, 2026
  18. Frequently Asked QuestionsMaryland State Archiveschecked November 7, 2026
  19. Interactive MapsCalvert County, Marylandchecked November 7, 2026
  20. Assessment Appeal ProcessMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)checked November 7, 2026
  21. Calvert Clerk: RecordsMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  22. Calvert Clerk: Judicial Records RequestsMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  23. Access to Court Records (Court Help)Maryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  24. Sheriff's Office Records UnitCalvert County, Marylandchecked November 7, 2026
  25. Marriage CertificatesMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administrationchecked November 7, 2026
  26. Divorce VerificationMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administrationchecked November 7, 2026
  27. Md. Code, Health-General § 4-217 (copies of vital records; fees)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)checked November 7, 2026
  28. Birth CertificatesMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administrationchecked November 7, 2026
  29. Request Death and Fetal Death CertificatesMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administrationchecked November 7, 2026
  30. Election BoardCalvert County, Marylandchecked November 7, 2026
  31. Md. Code, Election Law § 3-506 (copies of voter registration lists)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)checked November 7, 2026
  32. Voter RegistrationMaryland State Board of Electionschecked November 7, 2026
  33. Courts directory: Calvert CountyMaryland Judiciarychecked November 7, 2026
  34. Sheriff's OfficeCalvert County, Marylandchecked November 7, 2026
  35. Submit a Public Information RequestCalvert County, Marylandchecked November 7, 2026
  36. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026