Maryland public records are filed with the clerk of the court and are typically maintained by the county courthouses where the event took place.  If the event took place in a US or state court, then the record may be only available through those government offices.  There are many types of records available including criminal records, court records, diving records, vital records and property records.  There are numerous online search tools available to assist you in your search for public records.

Largest City in Maryland: Baltimore

States Adjacent to Maryland: Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware

Website: http://www.Maryland.gov

Population: 5,600,388 (2000 American Community Survey - US Census)

Maryland is the second wealthiest state in the US.  The state is is home to several life sciences firms including 350 biotechnology firms as well as several institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland and the Food and Dug Administration.

Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services - Inmate Locator by name.  Allows you to locate inmates that are being housed by the Division of Correction facilities.

Maryland Sex Offender Registry - Search the Maryland Sex Offender registry by name, zip code, registrant or map of registered sex offenders.

Archives of Maryland - Search the archives of Maryland for records including early state records, executive records, judicial records and land records.

Maryland Office of the Secretary of State - Search trademarks and service marks through the Secretary of State database.

Comptroller of Maryland - Information regarding unclaimed property search and locating unclaimed property owners.

Maryland Worker's Compensation Commission - Search for Worker's Compensation Claim information.

Charles County Tax Sale - Search tax sale properties by district, property number, owner name, address or city.

Charles County Property Tax Account Inquiry - Search by property number, owner name, street address or street information.

City of Baltimore - Search real property tax account information by year, block number, lot number, address or owner.

Montgomery County - Search for property tax account information and bill payment by account number, bill number, or street address.

Prince George's County - Search property taxes online by account number or by street.

Comptroller of Maryland - Search the income tax refund status inquiry for your state tax refund.

Maryland Board of Physicians - Search by license number for physicians, by name or by town.  Licensed professions include physicians, physician assistants, respiratory care practitioners, nuclear medicine technologists, medical radiation technologists and limited licenses for post-graduate teaching.

University of Maryland, Maryland Campaign Finances - Search for campaign contributions and expenditures.