| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Circuit Court Clerk: 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. Register of Wills: 2011 E Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. District Court (Annapolis): 251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401-1586 |
| Phone | Circuit Court Clerk (410) 222-1397; Register of Wills (410) 222-1430; District Court, Annapolis (410) 260-1370 |
| Hours | Circuit Court Clerk and District Court 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; Register of Wills 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., walk-ins accepted until 3:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (circuit court clerks) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per document plus $0.50 per page; exemplified (triple-seal) copy $10.00 |
Anne Arundel County, seated in Annapolis, is also home to Maryland's two appellate courts — the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Appellate Court of Maryland both sit in the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building downtown, separate from the county's own trial courts. The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Scott Poyer, keeps felony, civil, family, and most probate-related filings at the courthouse on Church Circle.
The Register of Wills, a separately elected office, handles estate administration and serves as clerk to the Orphans' Court. The District Court of Maryland, District 7, is an entirely separate system with locations in Annapolis and Glen Burnie, covering landlord-tenant cases, smaller civil claims, traffic, and misdemeanors.
Search Anne Arundel County court records online
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
- Cost
- Free to search Maryland Judiciary Case Search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Circuit Court felony criminal, civil, and family case records for Anne Arundel County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
The Circuit Court also maintains its own site at circuitcourt.org with clerk's office and division information; case search itself runs through the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search.
Other courts
District Court of Maryland, District 7 (Annapolis)
- Cost
- Free to search Maryland Judiciary Case Search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Landlord-tenant, smaller civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic cases for Anne Arundel County, heard at the Annapolis and Glen Burnie District Court locations
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
District Court clerk's offices are run by Judiciary staff, separate from the elected Circuit Court clerk.
Other courts
Register of Wills for Anne Arundel County
- Cost
- Free to review; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Estate administration and probate filings for Anne Arundel County
- Records
- Probate
What is available online
Circuit Court, District Court, and appellate case information for Anne Arundel County is searched through the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal. Because Anne Arundel is also where the Supreme Court of Maryland and Appellate Court of Maryland sit, be careful to distinguish an appellate filing from a county trial-court case when searching. Land records are searched separately through the statewide mdlandrec.net system.
Which clerk has your record
In Maryland, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Maryland page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Court of Maryland | Civil and criminal appeals as of right from the circuit courts; Appeals from certain administrative agencies | Clerk of the Appellate Court of Maryland |
| Circuit Courts (one per county and Baltimore City, 8 judicial circuits) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil cases above the District Court's monetary limit | Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county or Baltimore City |
| District Court of Maryland (statewide, 12 numbered districts) | Landlord-tenant and eviction cases; Civil claims up to $30,000; Misdemeanors and certain felonies | District Court Clerk's Office for that district location (Judiciary employees, not an elected county clerk) |
| Orphans' Court | Probate of wills; Estate administration disputes; Guardianship of property in some cases | Register of Wills, who serves as Clerk to the Orphans' Court |
Request records in person or by mail
Anne Arundel County clerk offices
Circuit Court Clerk: 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. Register of Wills: 2011 E Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. District Court (Annapolis): 251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401-1586
Phone: Circuit Court Clerk (410) 222-1397; Register of Wills (410) 222-1430; District Court, Annapolis (410) 260-1370
Hours: Circuit Court Clerk and District Court 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; Register of Wills 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., walk-ins accepted until 3:30 p.m.
Circuit Court records. Request copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, in person or by mail. Include the case number if known, the party names and approximate filing year if not, exactly which document is needed, and whether it must be certified.
Estate and probate records. Contact the Register of Wills at 2011 E Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis. Ask for the specific document, such as letters testamentary or the order admitting a will to probate.
District Court records. Contact the District Court clerk's office at the Annapolis or Glen Burnie location that heard the case; District Court clerks are separate from the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Maryland |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (circuit court clerks) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per document plus $0.50 per page; exemplified (triple-seal) copy $10.00 |
From the Judiciary's Summary of Charges, Costs, and Fees of the Clerks of the Circuit Court effective October 1, 2025 (Schedule II I 1 and I 3; Courts Article §§ 2-201(b) and 7-202). No fee for mailing copies. Certain copies are free to former and active armed forces members and beneficiaries. This schedule applies to circuit court clerks only; District Court and Register of Wills copy fees are set separately, so confirm with those offices.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Maryland court records are open to the public by default under the Maryland Rules on access to court records (Rules 16-901 through 16-912, "Access to Court Records," Title 16, Chapter 900), but several categories are removed from public view:
The Maryland guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Anne Arundel County court records?
Use the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal. The Circuit Court's own circuitcourt.org site has clerk's office and division information but is not a separate case-search tool.
Are Maryland's appellate courts part of the Anne Arundel County court system?
No. The Supreme Court of Maryland and Appellate Court of Maryland happen to sit in Annapolis, in Anne Arundel County, but they are separate statewide courts, not part of the county's Circuit or District Court.
Who keeps probate records in Anne Arundel County?
The Register of Wills for Anne Arundel County, located at 2011 E Commerce Park Drive in Annapolis.
Where are Anne Arundel County traffic and eviction cases heard?
The District Court of Maryland, District 7, with locations in Annapolis and Glen Burnie, handles landlord-tenant, smaller civil, traffic, and misdemeanor cases for the county.
Sources
- Maryland Courts — Anne Arundel County Directory — https://www.mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory/annearundel
- Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County — https://circuitcourt.org/
- Register of Wills for Anne Arundel County — https://registers.maryland.gov/main/annearundel.html
- Maryland Courts — District Court, Annapolis (District 7) — https://www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/annearundelANNAPOLIS
- Maryland Courts — Courts Directory — https://www.mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory/appellate
- Maryland Courts — District Court of Maryland — https://www.mdcourts.gov/district
- Maryland Courts — Orphans' Court — https://www.mdcourts.gov/orphanscourt
- Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal — https://www.mdcourts.gov/casesearch
- Maryland Courts — Court Records — https://www.mdcourts.gov/courts/courtrecords
- DPSCS — Criminal History Background Checks — https://dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/bgchecks.shtml
- Maryland Register of Wills — Directory of Offices — https://registers.maryland.gov/main/directory.html
- Maryland Courts — Circuit Court Fee Schedule — https://www.mdcourts.gov/circuit/feeschedule
- Summary of Charges, Costs, and Fees of the Clerks of the Circuit Court (effective October 1, 2025) [PDF] — https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/circuit/feesummaryschedule.pdf
- Maryland Courts — Expungement (Adult) — https://www.mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/expungement
- Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-105 — https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp§ion=10-105&enactments=false
See also: all Maryland counties.