Howard County
Honorable Byron E. Macfarlane, Register
Circuit
Courthouse
9250 Judicial Way, Suite 1100
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
| Main Telephone Line | 410-313-2133 |
| Toll Free (within Maryland) | 888-848-0136 |
| Fax Number | 410-313-3409 |
NOTICE – CIRCUIT COURT TO ASSUME DUTIES OF ORPHANS’ COURT
With the voters’ approval of ballot Question 5, the elected Orphans’ Court will be abolished and its duties assumed by the Circuit Court when the Governor certifies the election results. The current Orphans’ Court will not hold any hearings for the remainder of its term and will not sit the week of November 14, 2022. It will sit on Monday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 30 to sign orders. Please check back for more information about the transition to the Circuit Court.
OFFICE OPEN – NEW LOCATION
Our office is fully open. We welcome members of the public to contact us by phone, email, or live web chat or visit us during our normal business hours. An appointment is not necessary, but we will schedule one if you prefer. Please note that much of our business may be conducted by mail, however, Maryland law prohibits us from accepting filings by e-mail or fax.
PUBLICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL MEDIA
- Administering Estates in Maryland: A Basic Instructional Guide (UPDATED 9/21)
- For versions of this guide in languages other than English, please use the following drop-down menu:
- For versions of this guide in languages other than English, please use the following drop-down menu:
- Filing Your Will for Safekeeping (UPDATED 9/21)
- The Last Will and Testament: Frequently Asked Questions & Answers (UPDATED 9/21)
- Domestic Partner Inheritance Tax Exemption for Real Property (UPDATED 9/21)
- Revocable Living Trusts: Get the Facts (UPDATED 9/21)
Operating Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
BEFORE YOU VISIT: Before visiting the office, please call and speak with a staff member. We will walk you through our procedures and make sure you are aware of all the documents we’ll need to help you.
GETTING HERE:
- Click HERE for directions to the office.
- Click HERE to find public transportation options that may be available to you.
PARKING: Parking in the courthouse garage is free for the first hour, then $0.75 per hour, with a maximum charge of $6.00 per day.
SECURITY: All visitors to the courthouse must pass through security scanners.
CLOSINGS: We are closed on weekends, state holidays, and sometimes due to inclement weather.
- Click HERE to view the state holiday schedule.
- Click HERE for inclement weather closings and delays.
Honorable Byron E. Macfarlane
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