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Howard County

Honorable Byron E. Macfarlane, Register
Circuit Courthouse
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

Main Telephone Line	410-313-2133
Toll Free (within Maryland)	888-848-0136
Fax Number	410-313-3409

Please note that we can not accept filings via e-mail or fax.

Other Important Telephone Numbers

Comptroller of Maryland Maryland Estate Tax Division	410-260-7850
Comptroller of Maryland Unclaimed Property Division	410-767-1700
Howard County Bar Association	443-574-5018
Internal Revenue Service	800-829-1040
Legal Aid Bureau	800-999-8904
Maryland State Bar Association	800-492-1964
Motor Vehicle Administration	800-950-1682
Social Security Administration	800-772-1213
Vital Statistics Administration (provides copies of death certificates)	877-463-3464
Volunteer Lawyers Service	800-510-0050

Business Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday

We Are Closed On Weekends & State Holidays - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

NOTICE: All visitors to the Circuit Courthouse must pass through security scanners.

Notice: To better assist you, please call before coming in to open an estate. Staff members can advise what will be required in order to serve you more expeditiously.