Maryland vital records · Death Certificate
Maryland Death Certificate
How to get a certified Maryland death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $10.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Processing time
- 22
- Offices issuing
- 22
- Counties
How to get a Maryland death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Maryland office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 22 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $10.00 fee to Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records, Division of Vital Records,, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, Maryland 21215-0036.
Maryland death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $12
- Rush fee
- $18.50 (only for internet orders)
- Processing time
- 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
- Rush processing
- 3 weeks
- Public after
- 10 years
Who can request
- Funeral Director
- Heir
- Legal Representative
Required information
- Age at Death
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Letter from Government Agency
- Pay Stub
- Rental Agreement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records (MDH-DVR)
- Address
- 6764B Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Mailing
- Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, Maryland 21215-0036
- Phone
- (410) 764-3038
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Appointment only (”HOURS OF OPERATION: Effective September 20, 2021 the Division of Vital Records will be open to customers by appointment.”)
Skip the trip. Order a Maryland death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Maryland: county offices
22 offices in 22 Maryland counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $10.00.
- Allegany County 1
- Anne Arundel County 1
- Calvert County 1
- Caroline County 1
- Carroll County 1
- Cecil County 1
- Charles County 1
- Dorchester County 1
- Frederick County 1
- Garrett County 1
- Harford County 1
- Howard County 1
- Kent County 1
- Montgomery County 1
- Prince George's County 1
- Queen Anne's County 1
- Somerset County 1
- St. Mary's County 1
- Talbot County 1
- Washington County 1
- Wicomico County 1
- Worcester County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County Health Department 12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland · Health Departments | Allegany | (301) 759-5000 | $18.00 |
| Anne Arundel County Department of Health 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis · Health Departments | Anne Arundel | 410-222-4462 | $18.00 |
| Calvert County Health Department 975 Solomons Island Road North, Prince Frederick · Health Departments | Calvert | 410-535-5400 ext. 301 | $18.00 |
| Caroline County Health Department 403 South 7th Street, Denton · Health Departments | Caroline | 410-479-8030 | $22.00 |
| Carroll County Health Department 290 South Center Street, Westminster · Health Departments | Carroll | 410-876-4442 | $18.00 |
| Cecil County Health Department John M. Byers Health Center
401 Bow Street, Elkton · Health Departments | Cecil | 443-245-3753 | $25.00 |
| Charles County Department of Health 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains · Health Departments | Charles | 301-609-6919 | $25.00 |
| Dorchester County Health Department 3 Cedar Street, Cambridge · Health Departments | Dorchester | 410-228-3223 | $25.00 |
| Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick · Health Departments | Frederick | 301-600-1029 | $18.00 |
| Garrett County Health Department 1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland · Health Departments | Garrett | 301-334-7700 | $18.00 |
| Harford County Health Department 120 South Hays Street, Bel Air · Health Departments | Harford | 410-838-1500 | $16.00 |
| Howard County Health Department Administrative Offices 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia · Health Departments | Howard | 410-313-6300 | $30.00 |
| Kent County Health Department 125 South Lynchburg Street, Chestertown · Health Departments | Kent | 410-778-1350 | $25.00 |
| Dennis Avenue Health Center 2000 Dennis Avenue, Suite #27, Silver Spring · Health Departments | Montgomery | 240-773-1207 or 240-777-1757 | $18.00 |
| Prince George’s County Health Department 425 Brightseat Road, Suite 101E, Hyattsville · Health Departments | Prince George's | (301) 324-2940 | $25.00 |
| Queen Anne's County Health Department 206 North Commerce Street, Centreville · Health Departments | Queen Anne's | 410-758-0720 | $25.00 |
| Somerset County Health Department 8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 2, Westover · Health Departments | Somerset | 443.523.1700 | $25.00 |
| St. Mary’s County Health Department 21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown · Health Departments | St. Mary's | 301-475-4330 | $18.00 |
| Talbot County Health Department 100 South Hanson Street, Easton · Health Departments | Talbot | 410-819-5600 | $20.00 |
| Washington County Health Department 1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown · Health Departments | Washington | 240-313-3395 | $20.00 |
| Wicomico County Health Department 108 East Main Street, Salisbury · Health Departments | Wicomico | (410) 543-6949 | $20.00 |
| Snow Hill Health Center 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill · Health Departments | Worcester | 410-632-1100 | $22.00 |
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Maryland death certificate FAQs
How much does a Maryland death certificate cost?
A certified Maryland death certificate costs $10.00 ($10), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $12. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $16.00 and $30.00.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Maryland?
Standard processing is 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping. Expedited service: 3 weeks ($18.50 (only for internet orders)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Maryland?
22 Maryland offices across 22 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a Maryland death certificate?
Maryland issues certified copies to: Funeral Director, Heir, Legal Representative. Records become public after 10 years.
What ID do I need for a Maryland death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Valid Government ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Letter from Government Agency, Pay Stub, Rental Agreement, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, W-2 Form.
Can I order a Maryland death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Maryland death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Maryland Public Information Act (PIA). Fees and processing times are set by Maryland and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.