Dundalk Deed Records
Dundalk deed records are held at the Baltimore County Circuit Court Land Records office in Towson. Dundalk is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, so all deed recording, title searches, and land instrument filings for Dundalk properties go through the county courthouse. You can search Dundalk deed records online through MDLandRec.net and the SDAT real property database, or visit the Land Records office in Towson in person. Baltimore County land records go back to 1659, giving Dundalk properties a potentially long title history to explore.
Dundalk Overview
Where Dundalk Deed Records Are Kept
Dundalk is an unincorporated community. It has no city hall, no city government, and no city-level property recording requirements. All deed records for Dundalk addresses are part of Baltimore County's land records system, maintained at the Circuit Court in Towson. The county seat is Towson, roughly five to six miles north of Dundalk. That is where you go to record a deed, get copies, or do an in-person title search for any Dundalk property.
Baltimore County and Baltimore City are two separate jurisdictions in Maryland. Dundalk is in Baltimore County, not Baltimore City. This matters because people sometimes confuse the two. If you are researching a Dundalk property, the records are at the Baltimore County courthouse in Towson, not at the Baltimore City courthouse on N. Calvert Street. The two counties have separate land records systems with different databases and different offices. Always confirm which county a property falls in before driving to the wrong courthouse.
| Office | Baltimore County Circuit Court Land Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 300 Towson, MD 21204 |
| Phone | 410-887-2601 |
| Jurisdiction | Unincorporated area, Baltimore County only |
| Records Begin | 1659 |
Baltimore County Finance Office and Recording Fees
Before recording a deed in Baltimore County, you must submit it to the Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance. This office collects county transfer taxes and reviews the deed before it goes to the Land Records counter. The Finance office is at 400 Washington Avenue, Room 150, Towson, MD 21204. The phone number is 410-887-2404. This step applies to every deed filed in Baltimore County, including Dundalk properties.
Baltimore County charges a $40 surcharge on all recordings. This surcharge applies on top of the standard recording fees and any transfer taxes. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page for plain copies and $5.00 plus $0.50 per page for certified copies. For plats smaller than or equal to 11 by 17 inches, the copy fee is $0.50 per page. Larger plat copies cost $1.00 per page.
After Finance reviews the deed and you pay the required fees and taxes, take the documents to the Land Records office at 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 300. The staff there will record the instrument and return the recorded copy. Processing time can vary depending on how busy the office is. If you are working with a title company, they typically handle both the Finance step and the recording step as part of the settlement process. Baltimore County also has eRecording available through MDLandRec.net and affiliated services for electronic submissions.
| Office | Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Washington Avenue, Room 150 Towson, MD 21204 |
| Phone | 410-887-2404 |
| Surcharge | $40 on all recordings |
Search Dundalk Deed Records Online
MDLandRec.net is the main online portal for Baltimore County deed records, including Dundalk. The site is operated by the Maryland State Archives and gives free access to scanned deed images and land instrument data. Register for a free account at landrec.msa.maryland.gov, then select Baltimore County and search by grantor name, grantee name, or document reference. Most records have viewable images that you can download or print.
The SDAT Real Property database at sdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty provides current ownership and assessment information for Dundalk properties. No account is needed. SDAT does not show deed images, but it confirms ownership and gives you the legal description, which is useful when you are about to search for the full deed. This is a good starting point when you have an address but do not yet know the owner name.
The Baltimore County government site at baltimorecountymd.gov has general information on county services. The Baltimore Records portal at baltimorerecords.us/property-records pulls together property data and can give you a quick overview of recent transactions. The Maryland State Archives Deeds Guide at guide.msa.maryland.gov explains how deed records are organized in Maryland and how to navigate older records. For plat and survey information, the Maryland Plats database at plats.msa.maryland.gov covers Baltimore County subdivision plats.
How to Get Dundalk Deed Copies
You can get Dundalk deed records three ways: online through MDLandRec.net, in person at the Towson courthouse, or by mail. Online access is fastest for viewing and printing deed images. In-person visits let you get certified copies right away and ask staff for help with complicated searches. Mail requests take the most time but work fine for non-urgent requests.
For in-person visits to the Land Records office at 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 300, Towson, bring as much information as you have: the property address, the current or recent owner's name, or any liber and folio numbers from a previous deed. Staff can search the index to find the relevant instruments. Copy fees are $0.50 per plain page or $5.00 plus $0.50 per page for certified copies. Call 410-887-2601 to confirm current hours before making the trip.
Mail requests go to the same address. Include the property address, owner name, any liber and folio numbers, and a check for the estimated copy fees payable to the Clerk of Circuit Court. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of documents. The office will contact you if additional fees are needed. Expect at least one to two weeks for mail requests, possibly longer during busy periods.
Dundalk Deed Records Resources
The Baltimore Records portal at baltimorerecords.us/property-records aggregates property data for Baltimore County, including Dundalk, and can help you get a quick overview of ownership and recent transfers.
This portal is a useful first step when starting property research on a Dundalk address before pulling full deed images from MDLandRec.net or visiting the Towson courthouse.
MDLandRec.net at landrec.msa.maryland.gov is the primary source for online access to recorded Dundalk deed records, covering Baltimore County land instruments through the Maryland State Archives.
Free account registration gives you access to Baltimore County deed searches and document images for Dundalk properties, covering decades of recorded land transactions going back through the county's long record history.
Nearby Maryland Cities
These nearby cities also have deed records pages with local land records information.