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Order a Copy of a Record
Please email us at msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov with any questions.  Examples would be, if you would like to know whether certain records are available online or if you would like to know if we have a specific record type in our collections. Please use our Research Guides to find any information needed to order and contact us for additional assistance.

You may place your order online (by credit card only), by mail, or by phone. Documentation that must be provided is listed at the top of each form.  Non-refundable fees apply.  International orders can only be accepted by mail.

Fees
Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have any questions about what you would like to order, you must contact us at msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov before placing your order.

Apostille Request Instructions

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


County 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


Notice of Sale/H.O.A.


Oath of Fidelity Record


Plat


Property Tax Assessment


Religious Record


Separation Agreement


Slavery Record


Special Collections Document


State Court Case




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


County 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


Notice of Sale/H.O.A.


Oath of Fidelity Record


Photographs, Digital Images, Rights and Permissions


Plat


Property Tax Assessment


Religious Record


Separation Agreement


Slavery Record


Special Collections Document



State Court Case