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Howard County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Howard government websites.
About Howard County, Maryland
Howard County was created from parts of Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties in 1839. It is located in central Maryland, bordering both Baltimore and Washington D.C. The county seat is Ellicott City.
Howard County operates under a charter form of government. The County Executive provides direction on the implementation of County and budgetary policy, while overseeing the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget. The County Executive is elected by the voters of Howard County.
The County Council consists of five members, each of whom is elected to serve a four-year term. The County Council is responsible for adopting and amending the County Charter, approving the annual operating and capital budgets, approving the annual local income tax rate, and adopting laws and resolutions.
Howard County is home to many large business parks, including Columbia Business Park, Howard Technology Park, and Security Square Mall. It is also home to many organizations dedicated to business incubation and innovated, including the Howard County Economic Development Authority, the Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation.
Howard County operates under a charter form of government. The County Executive provides direction on the implementation of County and budgetary policy, while overseeing the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget. The County Executive is elected by the voters of Howard County.
The County Council consists of five members, each of whom is elected to serve a four-year term. The County Council is responsible for adopting and amending the County Charter, approving the annual operating and capital budgets, approving the annual local income tax rate, and adopting laws and resolutions.
Howard County is home to many large business parks, including Columbia Business Park, Howard Technology Park, and Security Square Mall. It is also home to many organizations dedicated to business incubation and innovated, including the Howard County Economic Development Authority, the Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation.
Howard County Public Records
Howard County Criminal Records
Link to the criminal division page.
Howard Chamber of Commerce
Link to the resources for business.
Howard County Death Records
Official death certificates from the county of Howard.
Howard County Birth Records
Order record or certificate of births in the county of Howard.
Howard County Directory
Index of services for residents.
Howard County Business Directory and Information
Search for business information.
Howard County Marriage Licenses
Get information of marriage records in Howard county.
Howard County Public Records Search
County clerk recorder information and record access.
Howard County Tax
Property, real estate, corporation and public utility taxes.
Howard County Property Information
Search property information by address.
Howard County Schools
Information for students, parents and teachers.
Howard County Library
Online databases and library resources.
Howard Voter Registration
Find voter and election information.
Howard County Courts
Howard County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil cases with claims of more than $30,000, all criminal cases where the offense carries a potential penalty of more than 90 days in jail, all juvenile cases, all probate matters, all appeals from District Court, and all domestic matters.
Civil Criminal and Juvenile Court Records
Search divorces, criminal and civil cases.
Howard Circuit Court
Circuit court clerk of Howard.
Family Court
Family support services.
Howard County Register of Wills
Court and administration information.
Howard County Juror Information
Circuit court of Howard.
Howard Court Forms
Download forms for court cases and and filings.