Register of Wills for Kent County
The Honorable Kristi Osborn, Register
Contact Us
Address Courthouse103 North Cross Street
Chestertown, Maryland 21620 Operating Hours8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
We are closed weekends and State Holidays
Please note that we cannot accept filings through email.
Important Information
We can take appointments for in-person services, please call to make an appointment. We recommend calling before arriving to ensure the best service.
| Other Important Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Comptroller of Maryland: Maryland Estate Tax Division |
410-260-7850 |
| Comptroller of Maryland: Unclaimed Property Division |
410-767-1700 |
| 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 |
PUBLICATIONS
The Honorable Kristi Osborn
The Honorable Kristi Osborn was sworn in as Register of Wills for Kent County on March 1, 2017, after serving as Deputy, Senior Deputy and Administrator since 2003. Upon the retirement of Nancy Lee Jewell, Kristi was appointed Register of Wills by the Kent County Orphans’ Court to complete the term. In 2018 Kristi ran and won her first election. Kristi is a lifelong resident of Kent County. She grew up in Rock Hall where she currently resides with her husband, RJ Osborn, together they have one daughter.
"I consider it a privilege to serve the citizens of Kent County as Register of Wills. I have a compassionate and knowledgeable staff and am very proud of the service that we provide."
KENT COUNTY LINKS
OTHER LINKS
- Comptroller of MD - Estate Taxes
- Comptroller of MD - Unclaimed Property
- Death Certificates
- Kelley Blue Book
- IRS - Apply for EIN
- MD Attorney General - Protecting Seniors
- MVA
- People's Law Library
- Real Property Search
- Social Security
- State Bar Assn.
- Volunteer Lawyers Service
For A Historical List Of Kent County
Registers Of Wills
(MD State Archives Link)
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