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Somerset County Criminal Records
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Somerset County Public Records Search
County clerk recorder information and record access.
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Vital records
Somerset County Birth and Death Records
Somerset County Health Department in Maryland, issuing certified birth certificates in person with photo ID; its linked death certificate page covers requests by relatives, representatives and funeral directors.
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Somerset County Recreation and Parks
Somerset County Recreation, Parks and Tourism, the county department linked from the Somerset County government site, with program registration, a facility list, an activity calendar and department meetings.
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Somerset County Marriage Licenses
Get information of marriage records in Somerset County.
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Somerset County Tax
Property, real estate, corporation and public utility taxes.
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Somerset County Directory
Index of Somerset County's services and resources.
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Civil Criminal and Juvenile Court Records
Search divorces, criminal and civil cases.
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Somerset County Property Information
The Somerset County property search gives the owner, the parcel number, the legal description and the assessed value of each parcel in the county.
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Somerset County Commissioners
The Somerset County government site gives the county's departments, the minutes of its governing board and the office to ask for each kind of county record.
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Somerset Circuit Court
The Maryland State Archives entry for the Somerset County Circuit Court sets out the court's history, its judges and where its older case records are held.
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Somerset Voter Registration
The Somerset County Board of Elections holds the county's voter roll, takes new registrations and address changes, and runs the elections held in the county.
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More official Somerset County record sources
7 more Somerset County sources not listed above.
More county sources
- Somerset County Business Directory and InformationSearch for business information.
- Family CourtFamily support services.
- Somerset County SchoolsInformation for students, parents and teachers.
- Somerset County Register of WillsCourt and administration information.
- Somerset County LibraryOnline databases and library resources.
- Somerset County Juror InformationCircuit court of Somerset.
- Somerset Court FormsDownload forms for court cases and filings.
Local record guide
About public records in Somerset County
County profile
Somerset County at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County seat
- Princess Anne
- Population
- 24,620
- Area
- 610 sq mi
- Founded
- 1666
- Cities and towns
- 10
Somerset County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Somerset County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Somerset County.
Police Departments. In addition to Somerset County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Somerset County is provided by municipal police departments such as the Princess Anne Police Department and the Crisfield Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Somerset County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 30447 Prince William Street in Princess Anne, Maryland 21853, is the primary law enforcement agency for Somerset County. Inmates housed at Somerset County Detention Center can be located through the Sheriff's Office during business hours by calling the main number or visiting the office in person; Maryland does not maintain a centralized statewide inmate search, so county-level inquiries are necessary. The Princess Anne Police Department is located at 11770 Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853, and can be contacted through the office’s website. Arrest records in Somerset County are public records subject to the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), codified at Maryland Code, General Provisions Article §§ 4-101 through 4-601.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Somerset County are maintained by Somerset County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Somerset County are taken and retained by Somerset County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed by the public through requests to the Sheriff's Office.
30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853 • Phone: 410-651-0777 Business licensing and registration in Somerset County operates through multiple agencies depending on the type of business activity. Somerset County Clerk of the Circuit Court, located at 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853 (phone: 410-651-0869), handles filing of trade names (doing business as or DBA filings) and other business related documents at Somerset County level.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Somerset County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Somerset County
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 7
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, gravel pit, sand and gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1968 to 1972
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 0 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 7 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Maryland's coal mining is confined to Allegany and Garrett Counties.
Maryland mine map and abandoned mine records
- MDE Mining Mapping, historic underground coal mine repository (Deep Mine Mapping Application)MDE's online repository of historic underground coal mines built with Maryland Environmental Services, the State Archives and Frostburg State University, opened through the Deep Mine Mapping Application at https://mde.geodata.md.gov/Mining/, plus KMZ files of mine sites; contact Ryan Streett, 410-537-3883.
- MDE Abandoned Mine Lands DivisionReclaims pre 1977 coal mine land and treats acid mine drainage in Allegany and Garrett Counties under SMCRA and Environment Article Title 15, Subtitle 11.
- Maryland Geological Survey, mapsThe survey's searchable map list by keyword, location and subject.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Somerset County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Somerset County, Maryland?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Somerset County Sheriff or a city police department in Somerset County. Ask that agency for its record. Maryland Commercial Law Article 14-1324: a website that charges a fee to remove arrest photos must remove a person's photo, free, within 30 days of a written request when the record was expunged or shielded or the judgment was vacated.
How do I get a criminal background check in Somerset County, Maryland?
The Maryland criminal history record comes from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository. Fingerprint based only: in Maryland, go to any authorized fingerprinting location; outside Maryland, request a fingerprint card from the Central Repository, P.O. Box 32708, Pikesville, Maryland 21282-2708. Fee: State background check only: $18.00 by mail, $38.00 in person (includes the $20.00 CJIS service fee).
How can I look up sex offenders in Somerset County, Maryland?
Search the Maryland Sex Offender Registry (DPSCS), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Somerset County, Maryland?
Register with the local board of elections or through the Maryland State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes, at an early voting center in your county or at your assigned election day polling place, with a document that proves where you live.
How do I look up property records in Somerset County, Maryland?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Somerset County are kept by the Somerset County Department of Land Records in the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Property values are set by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and tax bills come from the county or Baltimore City finance office or treasurer. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Somerset County, Maryland?
Certified birth and death certificates for Maryland come from the Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Some Maryland local health departments issue birth and death certificates to walk in customers; their fees vary by jurisdiction. By mail with the application, payment, a self addressed envelope and a copy of your ID to the Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215-0036; online through VitalChek Network, the independent company the office has partnered with; or at some local health departments. Fee: $10.00 for a birth certificate and $10.00 for a death certificate ($12.00 for each additional death copy in the same transaction).
How do I find business license records in Somerset County, Maryland?
Business entity filings are searched with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (Maryland Business Express). Maryland Business Express says some areas require a local business license; contact your county's office of inspections, licensing or permits, or your county's Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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