Montgomery County Phone Directory

Montgomery County is the most populated county in Maryland with over one million residents, and it offers a wide range of phone directory resources for people who need to search for public records or find government contacts. The county seat is Rockville, where most county offices are based. You can look up court case data, land records, inmate details, and staff contact info through several free online tools. This guide covers the key phone directory resources in Montgomery County so you can find what you need fast.

Montgomery County Circuit Court Phone Directory

The Montgomery County Circuit Court is the main source for court case records in the county. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is Karen A. Bushell. Her office handles civil cases, criminal cases, family law, and land records. The main phone number is (240) 777-9400, and the toll-free line is 888-287-0593. The court is at 50 Maryland Avenue in Rockville, MD 20850. Staff can help you find case files, get copies, and check on pending matters. The Montgomery County phone directory for court services starts here.

You can search Montgomery County court records online through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search tool. It covers all circuit and district court cases in the state. Search by name, case number, or date range. Results show party names, case type, charges, and case status. The system updates within 10 minutes of what clerks enter at the courthouse. Under General Provisions Article § 4-103, all people have the right to access this kind of government data. This tool is free and works for any Montgomery County case.

For copies of court documents, call the clerk at (240) 777-9400. Regular copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $5 plus 50 cents per page. You can also check the online case records page for more options on how to get records from Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Land Records

The Montgomery County Land Records office is in the North Tower, 2nd Floor, Room 2120, at 50 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. The Public Information Room phone is 240-777-9477. The Recording Department can be reached at 240-777-9470. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Land records are a key part of the Montgomery County phone directory for property searches.

You can search Montgomery County land records for free online at MDLandRec.net. This database holds deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments going back to 1777 for most counties in Maryland. You need a free account to use it. Sign up and you get your password by email within about an hour on business days. Search by name, book and page, tax account number, or document type. Equity Index Books from 1777 to 1981 are housed at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis. The help desk phone number is 410-260-6487.

Copy fees for Montgomery County land records are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the certification plus 50 cents per page. Triple seals run $10 for the seal plus 50 cents per page. Recording a deed of 9 pages or less for a principal residence is $20. Ten pages or more costs $75. A $40 surcharge applies to all documents except Notice of Sales, Power of Attorney, and Assumption Agreements. The state transfer tax is half of 1% of the consideration amount. First-time home buyers in Montgomery County pay a reduced rate of 0.25% for a principal residence.

Deeds must include a Certification of Preparation signed by an attorney or party. Grantors must sign before a Notary Public. You also need a Parcel ID number from your tax bill, an Intake Sheet, and a copy of the deed for the Department of Assessments. Non-residents must file an Affidavit of Residency or Form MW 506 NRS.

Find People in Montgomery County Corrections

Montgomery County does not have an automated inmate list online. To find out if someone is held at the Montgomery County Detention Center, call the Inmate Records Section at 240-777-9730. This line runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also email Darnese Oliver, the Records Manager, at Darnese.Oliver@montgomerycountymd.gov. The fax number is (240) 777-9740. Kathy Souverain serves as the Assistant Records Manager and can be reached at (240) 777-9745.

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is at 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854. The main line is 240-777-9960. Under Correctional Services Code § 3-612, certain inmate details are public in Maryland. This includes the current roster, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. Medical records and social security numbers stay private. You can also use VINELink for a statewide search of inmates across Maryland.

Montgomery County Public Records Requests

Maryland's Public Information Act (MPIA) gives you the right to request records from Montgomery County offices. The law is in General Provisions Article §§ 4-101 through 4-601. Under § 4-201, the General Assembly says the free flow of government information is in the public interest. This applies to all county departments, police, fire, and other agencies in Montgomery County.

Each Montgomery County department has its own MPIA custodian. The Department of General Services handles many requests and charges $48 per hour for research time after the first two hours. The Montgomery County MPIA page has more details on how to submit a request. The Department of Transportation can be reached through Brady Goldsmith at 240-777-7170. The Office of Consumer Protection custodian is Patricia Vitale at 240-777-3636. The Department of Finance contact is Rahela Majidi at 240-777-8877. For legal questions, the Office of the County Attorney is at 240-777-6700.

Under § 4-203, agencies must respond within 30 days. If they need more than 10 working days, they must tell you the expected time and give a fee estimate. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page under § 4-206. The first two hours of search time are typically free. If fees go over $350, the PIA Compliance Board under § 4-1A-01 can step in. The Public Access Ombudsman under § 4-1B-01 helps resolve disputes between you and the agency.

Police records in Montgomery County are handled through the police department at 240-773-5330. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Certain records like personnel files and medical data are exempt from inspection under § 4-301. But most Montgomery County phone directory data and public case records are open to anyone.

Montgomery County Government Phone Directory

The Montgomery County government main phone number is 240-777-0311. The county website has a full list of departments and offices. The 311 Customer Service line is the fastest way to get answers on most county services. You can also browse the department directory for direct phone numbers.

Key phone numbers for the Montgomery County phone directory include:

• Circuit Court Clerk: (240) 777-9400
• County Government Main Line: 240-777-0311
• Police Non-Emergency: 240-773-5400
• Detention Center: 240-777-9960
• Inmate Records (24/7): 240-777-9730
• Department of Finance: 240-777-8860
• Assessments and Taxation: 240-314-4510

The Montgomery County Department of Assessments and Taxation handles property tax questions. The residential line is 240-314-4510, and the commercial line is 240-314-4530. Their office is at 30 West Gude Drive, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850. The Department of Finance is at 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 221, Rockville, and their phone is 240-777-8860. Both offices process property transfers and can help with deed questions in Montgomery County.

The State's Attorney's Office handles criminal prosecution in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral line at 301-279-9100, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you need legal help finding records or understanding your rights under the MPIA, this is a good starting point.

Montgomery County Open Data and Archives

Montgomery County runs an Open Data Portal with datasets on county services, budgets, permits, and more. This is another phone directory resource for people who need bulk data or want to search for specific records in Montgomery County. The portal is free and does not need an account.

For older records, the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis holds vital records, census data, old city directories, and military records. Old city directories can be a great phone directory source for people who lived in Montgomery County decades ago. The archives phone is 410-260-6400 with a toll-free line at 800-235-4045. The Register of Wills site lets you find probate and estate records by county.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County includes several major cities and communities. Many of these rely on county offices for court records and public records access. Select a city below for local phone directory details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montgomery County in Maryland. If you need records from a different area, pick the county that covers your location.