Maryland Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Maryland criminal records.

The Maryland State Archives contains an array of criminal records from all of the state's 23 counties as well as Baltimore City and the Courts of Appeal. The availability of access to these records varies depending on the jurisdiction, the court and the time period that the criminal record in Maryland involves. Should the Maryland criminal records you require be on microfilm you will need to contact the nearest district court or State Archives.

Maryland criminal records pertaining to registered sex offenders in the state are available through SOCEM - Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland through an online database system that is accessible to the public.

When searching for criminal records in Maryland, it is imperative to remember that any name based database search is neither a conclusive nor an exhaustive search. Without the benefit of fingerprint comparison, no Maryland criminal records search can be deemed complete and accurate.

To lookup Maryland criminal background check information, contact the following office:

An individual state background check is available in Maryland. You will need to get copies of your fingerprints and a copy of the form printed from the state department of public safety website, as well as $18 to Pikesville. A full Maryland criminal background check can only be done by employers or by police officials. For more information visit: Maryland Department of Public Safety