Howard County Death Records

To find Howard County death records, use the death record archive. We show it just below. This tool helps you look through all sorts of death files. It gives wide access. You can pull up key facts like names, dates, and cause of death. Look up files by name, by record ID, or just scroll to see the full list by date.

If you’re stuck or need help with the archive, reach out to the county vital records team.

County Vital Records Office
Address: 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: (410) 313-6300

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Official Howard County Death Records Resources

Agency & Contact Info	Description
Howard County Health Department Vital Records Office 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045 410 313 6530	Helps folks in Howard County get birth and death papers. Death ones are only for licensed funeral homes. You can walk in to ask for birth ones. Not for general public use when it comes to death docs.
Maryland Dept of Health Division of Vital Records 6764B Reisterstown Rd Baltimore MD 21215 410 764 3038	Main place to ask for death papers in the state. If the death took place in Howard County or any MD county, this is the right spot to get an official copy. Need ID and reason. Great for family or legal needs.
Howard County Circuit Court Clerk Office 9250 Judicial Way Ellicott City MD 21043 410 313 2111	Holds court and estate files, helps with things like probate if someone passed. May not give death certs, but key for wills or court cases tied to death in Howard County.
Maryland State Archives 350 Rowe Blvd Annapolis MD 21401 410 260 6400 msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov	Good place for past death papers moved from health dept. Serves all counties like Howard if the death is older or if record is no longer new. Mail requests only.
Howard County Public Info Office George Howard Build 3430 Court House Dr Ellicott City MD 21043 410 313 2022 ask@howardcountymd.gov	Not a record place but helps guide folks who need help. Will point you to the right office for death info or public files in Howard County. Good first stop if unsure.