This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Howard County:
- Court case files: contact the Howard County Clerk of the Circuit Court or the Circuit Court
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Other county records: see public records
Howard County Court Offices
The offices below handle official records and requests for Howard County. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring, since some requests need a form or a fee.
Circuit Court & Clerk of the Circuit Court
9250 Judicial Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2111
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
District Court of Maryland for Howard County
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043-4377
410-480-7700
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Register of Wills for Howard County
9250 Judicial Way, Suite 1100
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Fax 410-313-3409
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
For records held by county agencies outside the courts, the Howard County Public Information Act office handles requests. None of these offices can give legal advice.