Search Prince George's County Deed Records
Prince George's County deed records are filed with the Circuit Court Land Records Division in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The county uses a two-step recording process that involves a stop at the Finance Office before the deed can be recorded. You can search Prince George's County deed records online through MDLandRec.net, SDAT, or the county's own records portal. This page covers each step of the recording process, how to find deed records, copy fees, and resources for in-person and online access.
Prince George's County Overview
Prince George's County Land Records Division
The Land Records Division is housed in the Judiciary Administrative Services Building in Upper Marlboro. This is where all Prince George's County deed records are stored and where new recordings take place. The office serves one of the most populous counties in Maryland. Staff handle a large volume of daily filings, so arriving early in the day is a good idea when you need to record or research a deed in Prince George's County.
Three phone lines cover different tasks. Call (301) 952-3330 for Land Records questions. Call (301) 952-2500 for Assessment Office issues. For Finance Office matters related to deed tax clearance, call (301) 952-4030. The Assessment Office is located at 14735 Main Street, Room D1002, which is close to the main courthouse in Upper Marlboro.
All forms of payment are accepted at this office. Cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards are all fine. Make checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court.
| Land Records Division |
Judiciary Administrative Services Building 14701 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Room J1108 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (301) 952-3330 |
|---|---|
| Assessment Office |
14735 Main Street, Room D1002 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (301) 952-2500 |
| Finance Office (Step 1) |
1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 1100 Largo, MD 20774 Phone: (301) 952-4030 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | princegeorgescourts.org/220/Record-Processing-for-Deeds |
Prince George's County Deed Records Online
You can search Prince George's County deed records through several free online systems. The main tool is MDLandRec.net, which is run by the Maryland State Archives and covers all Maryland counties. Free registration gets you access to deed records for Prince George's County from the county's founding to the present. Search by name, book and page, or instrument type.
The Prince George's County Records Portal at princegeorgesrecords.us also offers access to various property records for the county. This portal is a useful supplement to MDLandRec and can provide alternative search options when you need to look up a specific parcel or owner in Prince George's County. The Maryland SDAT database at sdat.dat.maryland.gov is free and lets you search by address, owner name, or account number for Prince George's County properties.
Visit the Prince George's County deed recording guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of the recording process.
The record processing page is the best reference for anyone who needs to record a deed in Prince George's County for the first time.
The Prince George's County Records Portal provides online access to property and deed records for the county.
The county records portal is a useful tool for searching Prince George's County property records and finding deed information.
MDLandRec.net gives free online access to Prince George's County deed records from the county's founding to the present day.
Register for free at MDLandRec to search and view Prince George's County deed book images online.
How to Search Prince George's County Deed Records
Online searches work well for most research needs. Start with MDLandRec for full deed images and document history. Use the SDAT database to find the parcel account number, which makes name searches faster. The Prince George's County Records Portal can help when you need a different search angle. Together these three tools cover most deed record searches in Prince George's County without requiring an in-person visit.
For in-person research, go to the Land Records Division at Room J1108 in the Judiciary Administrative Services Building. Staff can help with name-based and book-based searches. Public terminals are available. Bring your ID and a form of payment if you plan to get copies. Copy fees are $0.50 per page and $5.00 extra for certified copies. For complex title research, the Maryland Courts land records FAQ explains how to trace ownership history and interpret index entries in Prince George's County deed books.
Note: The City of Laurel has deeds recorded at the Prince George's County Courthouse even though Laurel spans two counties. The county reports ownership changes to municipalities after recording.
Prince George's County Deed Recording Fees
Copy fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies and $5.00 extra for certified copies. Recording fees follow the statewide schedule. Releases of 9 pages or less cost $10. Other instruments under 9 pages cost $20. Principal residence deeds cost $20. Instruments with 10 or more pages cost $75. A $40 surcharge applies to most recorded documents in Prince George's County.
State and county transfer taxes apply in addition to recording fees. The state transfer tax is 0.5% of the consideration amount. County recordation tax and county transfer tax also apply. These amounts vary by transaction type, so confirm the exact total with the Finance Office before you record. All payment types are accepted at the Land Records counter: cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.
Prince George's County Two-Step Recording Process
Prince George's County requires a two-step process to record a deed. You must visit two different offices, and they are in two different locations. Missing either step will prevent your deed from being recorded. Plan to make this a half-day commitment if you are recording a deed in Prince George's County for the first time.
Step one is the Office of Finance at 1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 1100 in Largo. The Finance Office hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which are slightly different from the Land Records hours. Bring the original deed and one full copy of the complete deed. Also bring the Maryland land instrument intake sheet. The Finance staff will review the deed for tax compliance and stamp it. All documents that claim an exemption from taxes must cite the exact code section from the Maryland Annotated Code. Without a clear citation, the Finance Office may reject the exemption claim.
Step two is the Land Records Division at 14701 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Room J1108 in Upper Marlboro. Bring the Finance-stamped deed, all required documents, and your payment. Under Maryland Real Property Article Section 3-201, recorded deeds provide constructive notice of ownership to all parties. Staff will record the deed, assign a liber and folio reference, and return your stamped copy. The full deed processing guide at princegeorgescourts.org walks through each step in detail and is worth reading before you go.
Cities in Prince George's County
Prince George's County has many large communities. All deed records for properties in the county are filed at the Land Records Division in Upper Marlboro, regardless of the city where the property is located.
Other major communities in Prince George's County include Upper Marlboro, Laurel, College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover, Oxon Hill, Suitland, and Temple Hills. All land records for these communities are held at the Prince George's County Land Records Division.
Nearby Counties
Prince George's County borders several Maryland counties and Washington, D.C. Confirm the correct county when a property is near a county line to make sure you search the right land records office.