Public Access & Internet Accessible Data
Note: While we have confidence in the accuracy of these records, the Department of Assessments and Taxation makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the information.
Businesses
Business Entity Search: The database contains information on businesses registered with the Department, including Resident Agents and personal property assessment information for corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability limited partnerships, professional corporations, and trade names. The database is updated online Monday-Friday.
Certificate of Status: Print an official Certificate of Status (Certificate of Good Standing) from SDAT. Authenticity of Certificates requested online can be verified within this system.
Maryland Business ExpressThis site will provide you with the resources to register a business in Maryland and order copies of documents filed with the Department and file a business personal property return for the current year.
Personal Property Filing Extension: Will be available in December through the end of the tax filing season on or about April 15th.
Potential Domestic Forfeiture Search: Available mid-Summer through October 1st.
UCC/ Security Interest Filings: This site provides online filing, search and retrieval of Security Interest Filings filed with this Department.
Property Owners
Real Property Data Search : You can obtain ownership and value information about every parcel of real property in the State of Maryland (approximately 2,500,000 accounts) from this database, as well as sales of real property. Data on the Real Property Data Search system is updated Tuesday - Saturday.
Homestead Eligibility Application: File the Homestead Tax Credit application online. You will need your property account identification number and an access number issued by the Department to use the online application.
Reassessment Appeal Request: For more information on the assessment process read the
online brochure. Properties in Maryland are reassessed on a three year rolling cycle; you may view
reassessment maps for each county online.
Tax Credit Programs Homestead, Homeowners and Renters tax credit program information administered by the Department. Applications are available online on the Forms & Applications page
Tax Exemption Application and Forms Forms are available online or by contacting your local Department of Assessments and Taxation office. Completed forms must be returned to the appropriate local assessment office.
Tax Sale Information and Resources This site helps homeowners understand the process for collection of delinquent taxes, and provides resources that may help homeowners pay delinquent taxes and improve their financial situations.
Public Release Data Files
The Department's public release files are available for sale through a contractor,
SpecPrint, Inc. Maryland real property, corporate personal property, corporate charter and uniform commercial code data in various media formats through SpecPrint.
Corporate File - this file contains information regarding corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and trade names. All corporations which were active since 1982 are listed. Trade name information includes the name and address of the filer, initial date of the filing and the date any subsequent amendments were filed. Information on all other business entities includes principal office, resident agent, resident agent address, and the date and type of any subsequent amendments filed. Both foreign and domestic business entities are included.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) File - This file includes the name of the debtor and secured party for each financing statement filed with SDAT since 1983. It also includes the date of any subsequent amendment filed.
Real Property Public Data Record - for all counties - these files include ownership information, property full cash values, property assessments, and property locations. SDAT also provides real property records and personal property magnetic media to local governments for their tax billing. Refer to the file formats listed below for the current layout of Master File Data Sets available for purchase through SpecPrint.
File formats of Master File Data Sets:
SpecPrint will provide the SDAT data files in popular storage formats, elected data elements of this file information can also be produced on either paper or diskette using the specific file selection and sorting criteria requested by customers. The costs for these selection reports will be based on $.04 per account selected with a minimum service charge of $40. The schedules for the creation of these files for duplication are as follows:
- The Corporate Master File is created monthly; weekly subscription available
- The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) File is created weekly
- Real Property Public Data Record is created semiannually
- Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) Files are produced each January
- The Real Property Sales File
For additional information contact Stefanie Kokkinakos of Specprint, Inc. 410-561-9600 or via e-mail at skokkinakos@specprint.com.
To place an order make your check payable to Specprint, Inc. and mail to:
Specprint, Inc.
7 Aylesbury Road, Suite G
Timonium, Maryland 21093
Attention: Stefanie Kokkinakos
