Rockville Phone Directory

Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County and home to many of the key government offices that handle phone directory records for the region. The city has its own municipal government at 111 Maryland Avenue with a main line of 240-314-5000, plus it hosts the Montgomery County Circuit Court and land records office. This guide covers the Rockville phone directory resources you can use to find contacts, request public records, and search for court case information.

Rockville City Phone Directory

The City of Rockville runs its main offices at 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. The general phone number is 240-314-5000. City Hall is open Monday through Friday for most services. Rockville has its own police force, public works department, planning commission, and city clerk. For most phone directory needs within Rockville city limits, this main number will get you started.

The MPIA Coordinator for Rockville is Mary Grace Sabol. You can reach her at 240-314-8139 or by email at mpia@rockvillemd.gov. She handles all public information act requests for the city government. If you are not sure which department holds the records you need, contact her first. She can route your request to the correct custodian within the city.

Rockville also runs an online portal for public records requests at JustFOIA. The portal lets you file requests, track status, and download records once they are ready. This is often faster than calling or emailing. You can check on old requests too. The system keeps a log of everything you have submitted.

Rockville Police Records Phone Directory

The Rockville City Police Department handles its own records separate from the county police. You can request police records by visiting the station during business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will need to provide your email address, a valid photo ID, and details like the date and names of people involved in the incident.

Rockville gives you the first 40 pages of black-and-white copies for free on police records. After that, standard copy fees apply. This is more generous than many cities in Maryland. Under the MPIA, General Provisions Article § 4-103, you have the right to access public records from the police department. Some records are exempt under § 4-301, including active investigation files and certain personnel records. But incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records are generally available once a case is closed or charges are filed.

If your request involves body camera footage or other video, expect longer processing times. Video must be reviewed and redacted before release. The police department will give you a time estimate and fee quote before they start the work. You can ask about the status of any pending request by calling the records division during business hours.

Court Records in Rockville

Since Rockville is the Montgomery County seat, the circuit court is right in town. The Montgomery County Circuit Court at 50 Maryland Avenue handles all major civil and criminal cases for the county. The Clerk of the Circuit Court phone is (240) 777-9400. District Court is also in Rockville. Both courts serve Rockville residents and anyone with cases filed in Montgomery County.

You can search court records for free using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search tool. This covers every circuit and district court in the state. Search by party name, case number, or date range. The tool shows charges, case status, and hearing dates. It updates in near real time as clerks enter data at the courthouse. For Rockville phone directory purposes, this is the fastest way to look up any court case without making a call.

Copies of court documents cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $5 plus 50 cents per page. You can request them in person at the clerk's office or by mail. Under § 4-103, court records are public unless sealed by a judge. Family law cases and juvenile matters may have access restrictions. The clerk's office can tell you what is available for a specific case.

Rockville Land Records

The Montgomery County land records office is in Rockville at 50 Maryland Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 2120. The phone for the Public Information Room is 240-777-9477. You can search MDLandRec.net online for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents covering Rockville and all of Montgomery County. The database goes back to 1777 for some record types. You need a free account to use it.

Recording fees for Rockville properties follow Montgomery County rates. A deed of 9 pages or less for a primary residence costs $20 to record. Ten or more pages runs $75. There is a $40 surcharge on most documents. The state transfer tax is 0.5% of the sale price. First-time buyers in Maryland pay a reduced rate of 0.25% for a principal residence. All of these fees are set at the county and state level, not by the city of Rockville itself.

Montgomery County Phone Directory for Rockville

The Montgomery County government main number is 240-777-0311. Since Rockville is the county seat, many county offices are within walking distance of city hall. The county handles services that the city does not, including the circuit court, land records, corrections, and some social services. For phone directory searches that go beyond city limits, start with the county main line or the 311 service.

Montgomery County police cover areas outside Rockville city limits. Their non-emergency number is 240-773-5400. Within Rockville, the city police handle most calls. The county sheriff's office serves court papers and handles courthouse security. Knowing which agency covers your area saves time when you need to call for records or file a report. The Rockville phone directory splits between city and county depending on the type of service.

The Montgomery County Bar Association lawyer referral line is 301-279-9100, open weekday mornings. Legal aid organizations serve the area too. If you need help with a records request or are having trouble getting a response from a government office, the Public Access Ombudsman under § 4-1B-01 can help resolve disputes between requesters and agencies.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Rockville in Montgomery County. Each has its own phone directory page with local contacts.