Marriage Records in Baltimore County, MD

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Maryland Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates for events in Maryland through the Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records, the official state office.

  3-4 weeks by mail$10Online, mail, in person (by appointment)Self, parent, guardian, or authorized rep; copy of photo ID

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• Baltimore County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Baltimore County, MD County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Baltimore County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).