Howard County Health Department Administrative Offices
8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, Maryland, 21045
Contact & location
- Address
- 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, Maryland, 21045
- Records for
- Howard County, Maryland
- Phone
- 410-313-6300
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maryland state records
Howard 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 | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $25.00 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
| Death Certificate | $30.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Howard County Health Department Administrative Offices’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 Columbia. 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
★★★★★3.6 (47)- ★★★★★KARENGoogle
Greeted as soon as I entered and helped immediately on what was needed to obtain birth certificate. Process was so easy and fast. In and out within 30 mins. They were so friendly and pleasant. I wish every building you needed help was as sweet and kind and the beautiful woman who greeted and helped me.
- ★★★★★Marianne QueenGoogle
I was greeted by Carol at the door. This woman loves her job & people. You can tell. She was so personable and helpful. She is an asset. I did not get the names of the ladies who helped w the birth certificates but just as kind and helpful. I was really surprised. Process was quick and easy. They’re all amazing!
- ★★★★★Raymond KravitzGoogle
I ordered a birth certificate from them online and got a certificate of live birth by mistake. That's 40 or so bucks down the drain. I can't afford another one and I need my birth certificate extremely fast and I don't have a way to get to Maryland in person. I love in New Mexico now.
- ★★★★★J PGoogle
Was able to walk-in for certified copies of my children’s birth certificates. The greeters and the women in vital records were pleasant to work with. It took less than 30 minutes.
- ★★★★★A C (Willows)Google
I had a complex issue with my Medicaid that left me without health insurance after a car crash left me needing PT. Iris helped me out, and got my issue resolved. I'm very grateful, thank you!