Harford County Health Department
120 South Hays Street, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

Contact & location
- Address
- 120 South Hays Street, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014
- Records for
- Harford County, Maryland
- Phone
- 410-838-1500
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maryland state records
Harford 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
This office charges $25.00, $15.00 more than the Maryland fee.
See full Maryland requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $25.00 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
| Death Certificate | $16.00 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
Processing times are set at the state level. County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Harford County Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Bel Air. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
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