Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County
20 W. Courtland Street, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014
Contact & location
- Address
- 20 W. Courtland Street, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014
- Records for
- Harford County, Maryland
- 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.
- $12.00
- Maryland marriage certificate fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,263,220
- Maryland population
This office charges $5.50 — $6.50 less than the Maryland fee.
See full Maryland requirements, IDs & fees →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
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $5.50 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County’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 , and marriage 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.
Reviews
★★★★★3.8 (34)- ★★★★★MAKIA RGoogle
This post is in reference to the SELF HELP CENTER located on floor A. I am forever grateful for Mr. Lee! He was professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. He was non-biased, and was even able to respectfully help each party of my case! Filling out court documents can be intimidating and overwhelming, but Mr. Lee made the process a Breeze! 🙏🏽
- ★★★★★Chris GarrityGoogle
Self help department is an amazing resource downstairs. They are very friendly, resourceful, and answer any questions/ re-explain anything that you ask for. Overall all the staff I encountered were very professional and friendly. Thank you Mark!
- ★★★★★Liz GoodeGoogle
The clerks are extremely helpful. Nicest court staff.
- ★★★★★Georgette Shirk DiepGoogle
This review is specifically for Denise Broughton. She has been amazing, on every single call. For starters I needed so many answers and I didn't know where to begin so I finally called and Miss Denise kindly explained everything to me, I sincerely felt comfortable knowing that she is a phone call away! Throughout my process she has been easy to reach out, informational and more importantly very kind. It is not every day that someone that works for the courts is patient and attentive but Miss Denise excelled at her position and goes above and beyond for people like me that don't know where to even begin. I hope this review reaches someone from a higher position and recognizes her hard work and dedication to people in the county! Thank you Miss Denise for your patience and help.
- ★★★★★Cecil ContributerGoogle
Great Court house for whatever you may need to go there for. Very safe & Clean environment both inside and outside are cleaned. The bathrooms a re high quality and Maintained wonderful. Police officers are inside the court building. As well as the front entrance for the metal detectors.