Harford County, Maryland Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Harford County, Maryland, are typically managed by the Harford County Sheriff's Office. You can visit their official website or contact the office at 45 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to booking photos through their online portal, depending on the case and privacy regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Harford County, Maryland, you must contact the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) is responsible for processing background checks. You can visit the CJIS office or use their online services to request a background check, which may require fingerprinting and a fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Harford County, Maryland, by accessing the Maryland Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or zip code, providing detailed information about their offenses and status.

You can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections at elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration, in person at the Harford County Board of Elections at 15 East Courtland Street in Bel Air, or at any Motor Vehicle Administration office. Maryland requires voter registration at least 21 days before an election. Once registered, you can request mail-in ballots through the online ballot request system or by contacting the Harford County Board of Elections at 410-638-3879.

Property records in Harford County are accessible through two primary systems: land records (deeds, mortgages, liens) through the Maryland Land Records portal at mdlandrec.net maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk, and property tax assessments through the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at sdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty. Both systems offer free online searching by owner name, address, or property identifier. For certified copies or additional assistance, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-638-3426 or the Assessments office at 410-638-3536.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Harford County can be obtained from the Harford County Health Department at 120 South Hays Street in Bel Air (phone: 410-838-1500) for $24 for the first copy. You can also order from the Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records in Baltimore or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional fee. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligibility as immediate family, legal representative, or person with direct interest as required by Maryland Code Health-General Article §4-211.

Business entity registrations (corporations, LLCs, partnerships) are searchable for free through the Maryland Business Express portal at businessexpress.maryland.gov maintained by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. County business licenses are issued by the Harford County Office of Finance at 220 South Main Street in Bel Air (phone: 410-638-3322). Trade names and DBAs are recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk's Land Records office and searchable at mdlandrec.net. For specific licensing questions, contact the county Department of Permits, Inspections and Licensing at 410-638-3225.