Maryland's Regional Highlights
Check out highlights of the Eastern Shore's waterfront towns and attractions, Central's Capital area, Westerns's Civil War Heritage, DC Metro's thriving communities, the historic Southern Region and much more.

Mister Baltimore Goes Down the Ocean
Always a day late and a dollar short, Mr. Baltimore takes time out from shucking oysters on South Broadway to remember his Labor Day vacation in Ocean City, walk tall down memory lane at Frontier Town and page through a new biography.

Word Spreads About Gem on Shore
Hollywood and active retirees have both discovered Berlin, Maryland. Can this small turn-of-the-century community, only ten minutes from Ocean City, keep its quaint village atmosphere in tact?

Maryland Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates
Division of Vital Records of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (800-832-3277)
   Birth Certificates - only available to the persons named on the record or an authorized representative.
   Death Certificates - Click here for regulations.
   Marriage Certificates - available to the persons named on the certificate or authorized representative.

Driver's Licenses, Learner's Permits, and Identification Cards
Motor Vehicle Administration MVA (410-424-3050)
   Driver's License - Renewal, exchange, correction, commercial, and provisional
   Learner's Permit
   Identification Card

Fishing and Hunting Licenses, Boat Registration
   Fishing License Information
   Fishing License Application (PDF)
   Hunting License Application & Information (PDF)
   Boater Registration Instructions
   Boat Registration Form (PDF)

Marriage License Information

• Legal Age for Marriage is 18 years old. Under 18 needs parental consent.
• Residency is not required for bride or groom.
• Either bride or groom may apply for the license.
• Couple must marry within the county they register.    (View links to counties)
• If previously married you need a certificate of divorce or death.
• There is a two day waiting period to receive your license and it remains valid for up to 6 months.

Maryland Business Licensure
   State of Maryland Business License Information System
   State License Bureau