This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Official Garrett County records come from the office that keeps the file. Use these contacts for the records most people ask about:
- Circuit Court case files and certified copies: Clerk of the Circuit Court for Garrett County, 203 S. 4th Street, Room 109, P.O. Box 447, Oakland, MD 21550; 301-334-1937; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- District Court traffic, landlord-tenant, small civil, and misdemeanor cases: District Court of Maryland for Garrett County, 205 South Third Street, Oakland, MD 21550-1526; 301-334-8020; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except legal holidays
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records; marriage licenses and certified local divorce decrees are handled through the Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Probate, wills, and estates: see Orphans' Court and probate records; the Register of Wills is at 313 East Alder Street, Room 103, Oakland, MD 21550; 301-334-1999
- Criminal charges and arrest events: see arrest records and court charges; the Sheriff's Office is at 311 East Alder Street, Oakland, MD 21550; 301-334-1911
- Jail custody information: see inmate records; the Garrett County Detention Center phone is 301-334-5055
- Active warrants and failure-to-appear issues: see warrant records and verify with the issuing court, the Sheriff's Office, or counsel before appearing in person