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Prince George's County, Maryland public records

In Prince George's County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records Division; property values come from the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Prince George's County assessment office; court files are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County.

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  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 Prince George's 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 Records Division2Search deeds2Certified copy fee: Certified copy of deed of trust or mortgage $10; certified copy, all other instruments $7; certified plat $5 ($7 by mail)3
Property values and ownersMaryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Prince George's County assessment office4Property search4—
Property tax billsPrince George's County Office of Finance, Treasury Division5Tax bill search5—
Court casesClerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County6Circuit Court for Prince George's County4
District Court of Maryland, Prince George's County4		Copies $0.50 per page; certified copies $5 plus copy fee; exemplification/triple seal $10 plus copy fee7
Marriage recordsClerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County6—$5.50 per certified copy8
Divorce recordsClerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County6—Copies $0.50 per page; certified $5 plus copy fee; mailing surcharge $29
Birth certificatesPrince George's County Health Department, Vital Records11—$25.00 per copy10
Death certificatesPrince George's County Health Department, Vital Records11—$25.00 first copy; $20.00 each additional copy of the same certificate10
Probate and willsRegister of Wills for Prince George's County13Search probate cases12—
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with SDAT, not with counties14——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Prince George's County are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records Division.2

Certified copy fee
Certified copy of deed of trust or mortgage $10; certified copy, all other instruments $7; certified plat $5 ($7 by mail)3
How to order
Self-research; clerks cannot do title searches2
Recording steps
Take the original and one copy plus the State land instrument intake sheet first to the Office of Finance (Largo), then to Land Records (Upper Marlboro)15
Recording fees
Other instruments 1-9 pages (or principal residence) $20; not principal residence 10+ pages $75; release 1-9 pages $10; plus $40 surcharge3

How deeds work in Maryland

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Prince George's County assessment office sets property values4; the Prince George's County Office of Finance, Treasury Division bills and collects the tax5.

Parcel map (GIS)
experience.arcgis.com/… (county 'Maps' link); open data at data.princegeorgescountymd.gov5
Appealing a value
SDAT assessment appeal within 45 days of the notice date (state process)16

How property tax works in Maryland

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court for Prince George's County (7th Judicial Circuit)Civil, criminal and juvenile actions; land records; marriage and business licenses17Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's Countycasesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch4
District Court of Maryland, Prince George's County (District 5; Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville)—Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's Countycasesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch4
Fees
Copies $0.50 per page; certified copies $5 plus copy fee; exemplification/triple seal $10 plus copy fee7
Sealed and confidential records
Juvenile and adoption records and certain others are sealed18
No search by staff
Clerk staff cannot search records for the public18

Criminal records and background checks

Case search
Maryland Judiciary Case Search4

How Maryland courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County.6

Marriage license fee
$70 (cash, credit card or money order; no personal checks)8
Copy fee
$5.50 per certified copy8
Waiting period
License effective 6 a.m. on the second calendar day after issuance; valid 6 months8
Civil ceremony
$258
Contact
Marriage License: Judicial Administrative Services, 14701 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive; 301-952-33318
Statute
County may add up to $60 to the license fee19
Copies from the state
MDH Vital Records issues certified copies for marriages on or after January 1, 200720

Divorce records

Kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County.6

Copy fee
Copies $0.50 per page; certified $5 plus copy fee; mailing surcharge $29
State
MDH issues a verification (not the decree) for divorces on or after January 1, 199221

Birth certificates

Kept by the Prince George's County Health Department, Vital Records.11

Fee
$25.00 per copy10
Coverage
Births anywhere in Maryland after 193910

Ordering a Maryland birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Prince George's County Health Department, Vital Records.11

Fee
$25.00 first copy; $20.00 each additional copy of the same certificate10
Coverage
Deaths anywhere in Maryland after 2015; earlier deaths from MDH10

Ordering a Maryland death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Register of Wills for Prince George's County (clerk to the Orphans' Court).13

About this search
Estate Search, 1998 to present statewide12
Appointments
Office open by appointment; option 1 New Estates, option 2 Auditing13

Finding a will or probate case in Maryland

Business names (DBA)

Where Maryland keeps it: Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with SDAT, not with counties.14

Trade names
Trade names are filed with SDAT (statewide), not the county22
Business licenses
The Clerk issues business licenses17

Voter records

Kept by the Prince George's County Board of Elections.23

Local board
Prince George's County Board of Elections, 301-341-730023

Historical records

Clerk history
Office of Clerk of Court in Maryland dates to 165817
Row history
Historical list of Registers of Wills at Maryland State Archives13

Good to know about Prince George's County records

  • Deeds must be taken to the County Office of Finance (Largo) before recording at Land Records in Upper Marlboro15
  • Prince George's County is its own appellate circuit (4th) and District Court district (5th)24
  • Register of Wills and Orphans' Court share 14735 Main Street #D40016

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records Division

Address
Judicial Administrative Services, 14701 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive (Room J1108), Upper Marlboro, MD 2077215
Mail
14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 207722
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.2

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Prince George's County assessment office

Prince George's County Office of Finance, Treasury Division

Address
Office of Finance, Treasury Division, Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 1100, Largo, Maryland 2077425
Phone
301-952-4030 (Treasury customer service, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday)26
Hours
In-person property tax counter 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday; no cash26

Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County

Address
Courthouse, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 2077217
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.17

Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County

Address
Courthouse, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 2077217
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.17

Register of Wills for Prince George's County (clerk to the Orphans' Court)

Address
Courthouse, 14735 Main Street, Room D4001, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 2077213
Mail
Register of Wills, Prince George's County, PO Box 1729, Upper Marlboro, MD 2077213
Hours
8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday; office open by appointment only (call 301-952-3250)13

Prince George's County Health Department, Vital Records

Address
Cheverly Health Center, 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 2078510
Hours
By appointment: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (closed 12-1); Wednesday closed10

Prince George's County Sheriff's Office

Address
5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 2077227
Phone
301-780-8600; Teletype/Records/After Hours 301-780-850027

Prince George's County Board of Elections

Address
1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A, Largo, MD 2077423
Phone
301-341-7300; fax 301-341-739123

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Online MPIA portal mypgc.us/mpia; each department has its own custodian of records, listed on the county page28

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Prince George's County?

The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Land Records Division keeps deed records. To order copies: Self-research; clerks cannot do title searches. Certified copies: Certified copy of deed of trust or mortgage $10; certified copy, all other instruments $7; certified plat $5 ($7 by mail).23

How much is a birth certificate in Prince George's County?

$25.00 per copy.10

How much does a marriage license cost in Prince George's County?

$70 (cash, credit card or money order; no personal checks).8

How do I look up who owns a property in Prince George's County?

Use the property search of the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Prince George's County assessment office: sdat.dat.maryland.gov/…4

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 Prince George's 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; all 29 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Land RecordsCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  3. Land Records FeesCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  4. Court Records (Case Search)Maryland Judiciary
  5. Prince George's County, MD (home page)Prince George's County Government
  6. Directory of Courts: Prince George's CountyMaryland Judiciary
  7. Civil FeesCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  8. Marriage LicenseCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  9. Domestic/Family FeesCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  10. Birth and Death Certificates | Prince George's CountyPrince George's County Health Department
  11. Local health departments issuing certificatesMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administration
  12. Estate Search FAQMaryland Registers of Wills
  13. Register of Wills for Prince George's CountyMaryland Registers of Wills
  14. Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-406 (trade names)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)
  15. Record Processing for DeedsCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  16. Assessment Appeal ProcessMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)archived copy
  17. Clerk of the Circuit CourtCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  18. Court RecordsCircuit Court for Prince George's County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  19. Md. Code, Family Law § 2-404 (marriage license fees)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)
  20. Marriage CertificatesMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administration
  21. Divorce VerificationMaryland Department of Health, Vital Statistics Administration
  22. Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-406 (trade names)Maryland General Assembly (Department of Legislative Services)
  23. Local Boards of ElectionsMaryland State Board of Elections
  24. Directory of CourtsMaryland Judiciary
  25. Local Tax Billing/Collection OfficesMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)archived copy
  26. Property TaxesPrince George's County
  27. Prince George's County Sheriff's Office
  28. Public Information Act RequestsPrince George's County
  29. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau