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Howard County Birth Records
To find Howard County birth records online, use the state Birth Records Archive. This tool lets you look up old birth files for Howard County, Maryland. Start by typing in a first or last name. You can enter both if you know them. Then hit submit to begin your search. Once the list shows up, choose a record. You’ll then see birth info like date of birth, where the child was born, and the names of the parents.
If you have a hard time finding what you need, reach out for help. The county or state archive office can guide you.
Maryland State Archives
Address: 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 260-6400
or
Howard County Birth Records
Address: 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: (410) 313-2135
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Official Howard County Birth Records Resources
| Agency Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Howard County Health Department Vital Records Office 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045 410 313 6300 | This is the go-to spot in Howard County for folks who need birth certs if born in MD since 1939. They take walk-ins Mon to Fri from half past eight to half past three. Bring your photo ID that’s still good. Each copy is twenty five bucks. Pay with cash card or check. If born before 1939 you’ll need to call the state office first. Handy for all towns in the county |
| Maryland Dept of Health Division of Vital Records 6764B Reisterstown Rd Baltimore MD 21215 410 764 3038 | State level place that gives birth certs for all of MD Good for folks who need to mail or click to ask. Can go in too but times can shift. Best to check their site first. Good pick if you can’t reach Howard County office |
| Howard County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office 9250 Judicial Way Ellicott City MD 21043 410 313 2111 | Court staff here don’t give out birth docs but they deal with wed papers and such If you ask here they’ll guide you to the right place. Most folks in Ellicott City drop by here |
| Columbia 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045 410 313 6300 | Columbia folks go to Howard County Health for birth papers. Same spot as the county main office. All forms and rules set there. Easy for walk-ins if you stay close |
| Ellicott City 9250 Judicial Way Ellicott City MD 21043 410 313 2111 | Though they don’t hand out birth files folks from Ellicott City often check with the clerk here. They’ll send you to the right spot in Howard County for what you need |
| Laurel 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045 410 313 6300 | Laurel folks in Howard County can get birth files at the Columbia health office. Not far off and same rules apply Bring valid ID and fee |
| Elkridge 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045 410 313 6300 | For folks in Elkridge Columbia is your go-to for all birth docs in Howard County. All forms must be filled in at the main spot |
| Jessup 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045 410 313 6300 | Jessup does not have a place for birth files but folks can head to the Columbia site in Howard County Quick drive and fast help |