Background Check Resources in the State of Maryland
Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Maryland, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.
If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.
It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.
Maryland Cities
Maryland Background Check Contact Information
Maryland State Information Hot Line:
(410) 974-3901
Maryland State Website:
www.mec.state.md.us
State Archives
Criminal Records
Criminal Justice Information System
Public Safety and Correctional Records
PO Box 5743
Pikeville MD 21282
(410) 764-4501
(410) 653-5900 (fax)
www.dpscs.state.md.us
Driving Records
Department of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Hwy, NE
Glen Burnie MD 21062
(410) 787-7758
(fax number not provided)
http://mva.state.md.us
Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Registration Division
6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
Glen Burnie MD 21062
(410) 768-7250
(410) 768-7653 (fax)
http://mva.state.md.us
Vital Statistics
(birth, death, divorce, marriage)
Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
6550 Reistertown Rd.
Baltimore MD 21215
(410) 764-3038
(410) 358-7381
www.dhmh.state.md.us
Business/Corporate Records
Department of Assessments and Taxation
Corporations Division
301 W. Preston St.
Baltimore MD 21201
(410) 767-1340
(410) 333-7097 (fax)
www.dat.state.md.us
Workers Compensation Information
Workers Compensation Commission
Six N Liberty St
Baltimore MD 21201
(410) 864-5120
(410) 864-5101 (fax)
www.charm.net/~wcc
UCCs
[tax liens available only at county level]
Department of Assessments and Taxation
UCC Division
301 West Preston St
Baltimore MD 21201
(410) 767-1340
(410) 333-7097 (fax)
City-County Cross Index
Allegany County
P.O. Box 359
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5922
Anne Arundel County
Box 71
Annapolis, MD 21404
(410) 222-1397
Baltimore City (Independent City)
110 N. Calvert St., Room 628
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 887-2601
Baltimore County
401 Bosley Ave., 2nd Floor
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 512-2000
Calvert County
175 Main St.
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-1660
Caroline County
P.O. Box 458
Denton, MD 21629-0458
(410) 479-1811
Carroll County
55 N. Court St., Room G8
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2642
Cecil County
129 E. Main, Room 108
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5373
Charles County
P.O. Box 970
La Plata, MD 20646-0970
(301) 932-3201
Dorchester County
206 High St.
P.O. Box 150
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0481
Frederick County
100 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1970
Garrett County
P.O. Box 447
Oakland, MD 21550-1535
(301) 334-1937
Harford County
20 W. Courtland St.
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3426
Howard County
8360 Court Ave.
Ellicott City, MD 21043-4300
(410) 313-2111
Kent County
103 N. Cross St.
Chestertown, MD 21620-1512
(410) 778-7460
Montgomery County
50 Maryland Ave., Room 111
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 777-9466
Prince George's County
14735 Main St.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-3240
Queen Anne's County
100 Courthouse Square
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1773
Saint Mary's County
P.O. Box 676
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-4567
Somerset County
P.O. Box 99
Princess Ann, MD 21853-0099
(410) 651-1555
Talbot County
11 North Washington St.
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2611
Washington County
P.O. Box 229
Hagerstown, MD 21741-0229
(301) 733-8660
Wicomico County
101 North Division
Old Courthouse, Rm. 101A
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-6551
Worchester County
P.O. Box 40
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-1222
Maryland Criminal Records
Below are Maryland's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010
- Total All Classes: 251,633
- Violent Crime: 11,078
- Property Crime: 29,541
- Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 271
- Forcible Rape: 305
- Robbery: 3,385
- Aggravated Assault: 7,117
- Burglary: 5,813
- Larceny Theft: 21,528
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,791
- Arson: 409
- Other Assaults: 27,873
- Forgery and Counterfeiting: 1,082
- Fraud: 1,794
- Embezzlement: 275
- Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 181
- Vandalism: 3,654
- Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 3,655
- Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 1,465
- Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 1,252
- Drug Abuse Violations: 44,888
- Gambling: 240
- Offenses Against the Family and Children: 2,064
- Driving Under the Influence: 18,526
- Liquor Laws: 6,748
- Drunkenness: 1
- Disorderly Conduct: 6,544
- Vagrancy: 161
- All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 90,034
- Suspicion: 256
- Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 321
- Number of Agencies:
- Estimated Population:
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