Lookup Public Records in Allegany County, Maryland. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Allegany County, Maryland Overview
Located on both the northern and southern border of Maryland, Allegany County is 430 square miles total, with only 5.8 of that being water. It is surrounded to the northwest by Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the north by Bedford County, Pennsylvania, the northeast by Fulton County, Pennsylvania, the east by Washington County, the southeast by Morgan County, West Virginia, the south by Hampshire County, West Virginia, the southwest by Mineral County, West Virginia and the west by Garrett County. There were approximately 73,521 people living in the county at the time of the 2013 census. There are 15 zip codes in Allegany County, including 21521, 21524, 21502, 21529, 21530, 21532, 21766, 21539, 21540, 21542, 21543, 21545, 21555, 21557 and 21562.
Allegany County Officials Information
In Maryland, the Court Clerk serves the roles of Register of Deeds and County Clerk as well, filling all roles and responsibilities.
Court Clerk: Dawne D. Lindsey
30 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 301-777-5923
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The Court Clerk is responsible for processing and maintaining information on all court actions as well as recording land deeds, mortgages, conveyances and plats. These records are considered public record and can be requested, viewed and purchased at any time and by anyone. Other records in this office, including marriage licenses, birth and death records, military discharges and others are considered private records and are not available for viewing or purchase by any but those who are named in them. Marriage licenses are available online however other documents must be requested directly from the office.
The Assessment Office is responsible for taxable valuations within the county, including those for real and personal property.
Assessment Office:
701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 301-876-9510
Fax: 301-722-2467
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The Assessment Office handles all documentation related to taxable property including GIS maps, tax equalization, property and land tax assessments, property listings and values, property searches and revenue commissions. These documents are considered public record and can be requested at any time and by anyone who would like them. GIS maps are available online, however other information must be requested directly from the office.
Allegany County Court Records Information
Court records are primarily considered public record once they have been fully recorded. These documents are available directly from the court and many are also available to purchase directly online for copies.
| Allegany, MD Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 83,204 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 8,841 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 157 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 168 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 164 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 67 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,928 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 8,852 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 409 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,201 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 146 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 23,343 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 229 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 307 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 10,292 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 4,193 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 80 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 252 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,669 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 206 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,688 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 3,141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 74 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 305 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 522 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 161 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 230 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 1,525 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 58 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 11,997 |
| Allegany County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Allegany County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Family Law, Title 2 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Allegany County Marriage License |
| Location: | 30 Washington Street, Cumberland, Maryland, 21502 |
| Phone: | 301-777-5923 |