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Death Records


For Death records after , contact the Maryland Division of Vital Records at (410) 764-3038


Introduction

To find a record, please note the record must be 10 years old or older, and you'll need to use the archives' search room computers. The search room is available by appointment only. You must request an appointment and be sent a confirmed time before visiting the Archives. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Request an appointment so that our staff can best assist you.



What can I do from home?

You can search indexes. If you do not know the location of the Death, then you’ll want to find the index in order to find the county or city of Death . An index also provides the information needed by our staff to locate your record.

A list of indexes can be found within the Find a Death Record section near the bottom of this page. There are also instructions related to the variations of indexes that you may see.


What years do we have Death records?

We can provide Death records from 1875 (Baltimore City) and 1898 (Maryland Counties) to depending upon the location of the Death in Maryland. For earlier years, please go to the 'Tips for Hard to Find Death Records' page.


Should I Place an Order or Find a Record myself?

Place an Order

  • We are not able to take orders for records after . See note above.

Find the Record Myself

  • To find a record, please note the record must be 10 years old or older, and you'll need to use the archives' search room computers. The search room is available by appointment only.


 

Find a Death Record :

To find a record, you'll need to use the archives' search room computers. The search room is available by appointment only. You must request an appointment and be sent a confirmed time before visiting the Archives. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Request an appointment so that our staff can best assist you.

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