Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County
100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701

Contact & location
- Address
- 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
- Records for
- Frederick County, Maryland
- Phone
- (301) 600-1965
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maryland state records
Frederick County follows Maryland’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $10.00
- Maryland birth certificate fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,263,220
- Maryland population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
Maryland statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00Maryland state fee | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
| Death Certificate | $10.00Maryland state fee | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $5.50 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
| Divorce Record | $12.00Maryland state fee | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Maryland at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at the state level. County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of Maryland.
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