Search Bowie Phone Directory

Bowie is one of the largest cities in Prince George's County, and its phone directory covers both city and county government resources that residents use to find contacts and public records. City Hall is at 15901 Fred Robinson Way with a main phone of 301-262-6200. The Bowie phone directory includes city departments, the police department, county court records, and land records. This page covers how to reach the right office for whatever information you need in Bowie.

Bowie City Government Phone Directory

The City of Bowie operates from 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD 20716. The main phone number is 301-262-6200. This is where most city services are based, including the city manager's office, finance, public works, and community services. The City Clerk handles public records requests under the Maryland Public Information Act. If you need Bowie city documents like meeting minutes, ordinances, or resolutions, the clerk is your first contact.

Under the MPIA, General Provisions Article §§ 4-101 through 4-601, you can request records from any Bowie city department. Requests should be in writing. The city has 30 days to respond under § 4-203. Standard copy fees apply under § 4-206, which limits what agencies can charge. The first two hours of staff search time are typically free. After that, hourly rates vary by department. Most routine requests are handled within a few weeks.

Bowie Police Phone Directory

The Bowie Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. The non-emergency number is 240-544-5700. For emergencies, dial 911. Police records including incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records can be requested through the department. You will need to provide details about the incident including dates and names of people involved.

Some police records in Bowie fall under exemptions in the MPIA. Under § 4-301, records from active investigations, informant identities, and certain internal affairs files are not open to the public. But once a case is closed or charges are filed, most basic records become available. The police department can tell you what is releasable for a given case. Call 240-544-5700 during business hours to ask about a specific record.

For body camera footage or video from police incidents, expect a longer wait. Video must be reviewed frame by frame and redacted where needed. Staff time for this work is billed at an hourly rate. The department will tell you the estimated cost before they start. If the fee seems too high, you can narrow your request to reduce the amount of footage they need to review.

Bowie Court Records

Court cases for Bowie residents go through the Prince George's County court system. The Prince George's County Circuit Court Clerk handles civil, criminal, and family law cases. The courthouse is in Upper Marlboro at 14735 Main Street. Phone numbers for specific divisions are listed on the clerk's website. For Bowie phone directory purposes, the circuit court is the primary source for case records.

Search court records online for free through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. This statewide tool covers all circuit and district court cases. You can look up anyone by name, search by case number, or filter by date. Results include party names, charges, case type, and current status. The system is free and updates as clerks enter data. Under § 4-103, you have a right to access these public records.

Certified copies of court documents from Prince George's County follow standard Maryland fees. Regular copies are 50 cents a page. Certified copies cost $5 plus 50 cents per page. You can get them in person at the courthouse or request them by mail. Some records may also be available through the clerk's online portal. Check the clerk's website for the latest options on how to get copies.

Bowie Property and Land Records

Property records for Bowie are held by Prince George's County. You can search deeds, mortgages, and liens through MDLandRec.net, the statewide land records database. It is free to use with a registered account. Search by name, property address, or document type. The database covers records going back over two centuries for most Maryland counties.

The Prince George's County land records office is in Upper Marlboro. If you need to record a deed or get certified copies of property documents, you can visit in person or call ahead for hours and instructions. Recording fees follow county and state schedules. The state transfer tax is 0.5% of the sale price. Bowie property transactions go through this office just like any other location in Prince George's County.

Prince George's County Resources for Bowie

The Prince George's County government handles many services that affect Bowie residents. County offices cover courts, land records, health services, and permits. The county website has a full phone directory of departments. Since Bowie is one of the larger cities in the county, residents split their phone directory needs between city and county offices depending on the type of service.

Prince George's County also runs its own police force that covers unincorporated areas. Within Bowie city limits, the city police handle most calls. For records requests that span both agencies, you may need to file separate requests with each. The MPIA applies to both the city and the county. Under § 4-206, neither can charge more than the actual cost to produce copies. If you get a fee estimate that seems high, ask for a breakdown and check it against the law.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Bowie in the Prince George's County area. Each page has local phone directory contacts and resources.