Glen Burnie Records Lookup
Glen Burnie is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which means all public records for this area are held by Anne Arundel County government agencies rather than any local city office. This page covers how to access police reports, court filings, property data, and other public records tied to Glen Burnie addresses and incidents.
Glen Burnie Public Records Overview
Glen Burnie Public Records: Who Holds Them
Glen Burnie has no city government of its own. It is a census-designated place within Anne Arundel County. That means every public record you might want, police reports, court case files, property records, building permits, has to be requested from Anne Arundel County or a state agency. There is no city clerk, no city council, and no separate city records office.
The Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) gives the public the right to access most government records. Requests are submitted to the specific agency that holds the record you need. Anne Arundel County provides an online portal at aacounty.org/pia that covers more than 15 different record categories. The first two hours of staff search time are free; anything beyond that is billed at the employee's hourly rate. Agencies must acknowledge your request within 10 business days and complete it within 30 days.
Glen Burnie Police Records and Incident Reports
The Anne Arundel County Police Department covers Glen Burnie. The Central Records Section handles all records requests for police reports, accident reports, 911 call recordings, and related materials.
Central Records contact details:
- Address: 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108
- Phone: (410) 222-8750
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
You can also mail a request directly to the police department at: Anne Arundel County Police Department, ATTN: Central Records/PIA, 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. In-person visits are accepted at the same headquarters location, and tablets are available on-site for submitting electronic requests if you prefer that route.
Fee schedule for Anne Arundel County police records:
- Police report or CAD notes: $5.00
- Archived report retrieval: $35.00
- Color photo copy: $1.00 per page
- Photo CD: $5.00
- 911 Audio CD: $25.00
- Audio, photo, or video record: $40.00
Accident reports for Glen Burnie crashes can also be accessed online through crashdocs.org if the report has been processed and made available there. You will need the report number, date, and the name of one involved party.
Anne Arundel County Court Records for Glen Burnie
Cases originating in Glen Burnie are heard at two courts in Anne Arundel County. The District Court is actually located in Glen Burnie itself, which makes in-person access straightforward for local residents.
Glen Burnie District Court is at 7500 Governor Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, phone (410) 260-1800. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims up to $5,000, civil cases up to $30,000, and landlord-tenant disputes. All cases are decided by a judge; there are no jury trials at the District Court level.
The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles serious felony cases, major civil matters, jury trials, and family law proceedings. It is located at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, phone (410) 222-1397. The clerk is Scott Poyer.
The screenshot below shows the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court clerk's website, which has filing information and office contacts.
For certified copies of court documents, contact the clerk's office directly. Staff will confirm copy fees and how to submit payment with your request.
Search Glen Burnie Court Records Online
Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the fastest way to find court records tied to Glen Burnie cases. The system is free and covers both Circuit and District Court filings across the entire state.
The search tool below shows how the Maryland Case Search interface works. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or citation number.
Results show case status, charges or claims, hearing dates, and dispositions. The system does not include sealed or expunged records. If a record you expect to find does not appear, it may have been expunged or filed under seal by court order.
Glen Burnie Property Records
Property records for Glen Burnie addresses are maintained by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). To search, go to the SDAT real property database and select Anne Arundel County (county code 02). You can search by street address, parcel number, or map reference.
The SDAT property search portal is shown below. It covers ownership history, assessed value, and physical property characteristics at no cost.
Note that the SDAT system does not support searches by owner name. You must know the street address or parcel identifier to pull up a record. For deed images and recorded instruments like mortgages and liens, use mdlandrec.net after creating a free account.
Property tax bills for Glen Burnie parcels are issued by Anne Arundel County. You can pay online through the county website, by mail to Anne Arundel County Treasury Division, P.O. Box 2700, Annapolis, MD 21404, or in person at 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. The treasury phone is (410) 222-1753.
The Anne Arundel SDAT office is at 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, phone (410) 974-4380. Contact this office with questions about assessed values or appeals.
Other Glen Burnie Public Records Sources
Anne Arundel County maintains public records across many other categories beyond courts and police. Most can be requested through the county's online PIA portal at aacounty.org/pia, which covers planning and zoning, inspections and permits, fire reports, and more than a dozen other topic areas.
Vital Records: Birth, death, and marriage certificates are not issued by the county. They come from the Maryland Division of Vital Records at 6764 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, phone (410) 764-3038. The Anne Arundel County Health Department has a local office at 122 Langley Road, Suite A, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, phone (410) 222-6693, which can assist with local health records questions.
Business Licenses and Entity Records: Maryland business entity filings are searchable through the SDAT business database at dat.maryland.gov. Local business licenses are issued through Anne Arundel County. These records are public and can be requested through the county PIA process.
Building Permits and Code Enforcement: Permit records, inspection results, and code violation histories are maintained by Anne Arundel County's Inspections and Permits department. These fall under the PIA and can be requested online or in writing.
Historical Records: Older government records, including early land grants and historical court documents for the Anne Arundel area, are held by the Maryland State Archives. The archive research guide at guide.msa.maryland.gov can help you locate historical records that predate electronic systems.
Nearby Maryland Cities
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