Land Records Department

Telephone: 410-222-1425

The Land Records Department acts as custodian for the recording and maintenance of all public records connected to real estate in Anne Arundel County.  Our research room is offered in a library setting where all records are available to the public through a variety of media from hardbound books to digital images.   Information is obtained by self-research and copies are readily available for a fee.  The Clerk's Office is prohibited by law from providing legal assistance or performing title searches.

The following items must be recorded to be maintained as permanent records.

Individual surveys and site plans are not available at the Clerk’s office.

**Recording Process for Deeds

All deeds must be passed through a two to three step process. If your property is located within the Annapolis City limits, then you must first take the deed to City Hall and complete steps 1 - 3.  All other Anne Arundel County residents must complete steps 2 & 3.

Step 1:  (City of Annapolis Residents Only) City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD

If your property is not located within the Annapolis City limits, then you must complete steps 2 & 3:

Step 2:  Tax Office, Arundel Center, 44 Calvert Street, 1^st Floor, Annapolis, MD

Step 3:  Record at the Land Records desk in the Clerk's Office

If you have any questions about this process, please call us at 410-222-1425.