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Order a Copy of a Record
Please email us at msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov with any questions.  For example, if you would like to know whether certain records are available online.  In many cases, we may be able to fill your request if you do not need a certification (a raised seal on the document).

You may place your order online (by credit card only), by mail, or by phone. Some orders require additional documentation.  Documentation needed is described at the top of each form.  Fees apply.  International orders can only be accepted by mail.

Order Online   Select the Order Form(s) for the item(s) you are requesting. Payment by Visa and Mastercard only.

Appellate Opinion


Birth Certificate


Certificate of Survey


Child Custody Document


Civil Disposition


Court Case


Criminal Disposition or Docket


Death Certificate


Deed/Land Record


Digital Copy of Microfilm


Divorce Decree


Estate/Probate Record


Immigration Record


Land Patent


Marriage


Maryland State Papers Record


Muster Roll Record


Name Change Decree


National Guard Service Record


Newspaper Article


Oath of Fidelity Record


Plat


Property Tax Assessment


Religious Record


Separation Agreement


Slavery Record


Special Collections Item




Mail-in Order   Select the Order Form(s) for the item(s) you are requesting. Fill out the form, print the page, and mail it with payment to the Maryland State Archives, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please do not send mail via FedEx or certified mail. You can pay by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), check, or money order.


Appellate Opinion


Birth Certificate


Book


Certificate of Survey


Child Custody Document


Civil Disposition


Court Case


Criminal Disposition or Docket


Death Certificate


Deed/Land Record


Digital Copy of Microfilm


Divorce Decree


Estate/Probate Record


Immigration Record


Land Patent


Marriage


Maryland State Papers Record


Muster Roll Record


Name Change Decree


National Guard Service Record


Newspaper Article


Oath of Fidelity Record


Plat


Prints and Publications Permissions


Property Tax Assessment


Religious Record


Separation Agreement


Slavery Record


Special Collections Item