Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Provides certified copies of Maryland birth and death certificates for a fee. Vital Records

Licenses, regulates, and investigates financial institutions and lenders. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Includes sellers of money orders, travelers' checks, and currency exchange principals/agents; state banking institutions and credit unions; and sellers of goods and services that provide retail credit or installment accounts

Licenses, certifies, and ensures the compliance of healthcare facilities in Maryland. Healthcare Facilities Licensing/Certification More information: - Maintains an online list of licensed facilities

Plans and regulates land use and the physical growth of the community. Land Use Planning and Regulation More information: - Issues building permits, and electrical and plumbing licenses - Employs a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist

Offers access to a collection of current and historical materials and maintains historical records including information on immigration and naturalization, ports, real and personal property, and passenger ship lists. Government Information and Archives More information: - Includes City Council proceedings and pending bills, charter, budget, and election results and issues - Houses city, state and federal codes in the law library - Publications are available on the website

Provides assistance with applications for disability benefits to individuals with disabilities who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. Benefits Counseling More information: - Case managers help with obtaining necessary documents for the application process.

Inspects various types of equipment for safety, including elevators, boiler and pressure vessels, railroads, and amusement rides. Records, Licenses, and Permits

Enforces and regulates health laws and provides clinical health programs and other services including immunizations, environmental services, behavioral health, disease control, family planning, and STD/HIV testing and treatment. Health Services

Collects information about America's people, places, and economy. Employment More information: - Occasionally offers job opportunities to assist with the count.

Provides a range of animal services, including stray pick-up, dead animal clean-up, and surrender services. Animal Services More information: - Investigates and enforces state and local animal laws - Issues citations for animal-related complaints and unlicensed dogs - Offers literature and presentations on pet ownership and animal control laws - Accepts and investigates reports of animal bites

Offers a variety of public health services to the community. Public Health Departments More information: - Includes cancer screening, HIV testing and counseling, family planning, immunizations, and more - Services available for developmental disabilities, Medical Assistance recipients, and older adults - Environmental Health enforces regulations, conducts inspections, and issues permits as appropriate - Vital Records issues medical records and certified birth and death certificates - Coordinates medical transportation for eligible residents - Offers training on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses to law enforcement and EMS - Operates a seasonal flu hotline

Enforces state regulations, conducts inspections, and issues licenses and permits. Environmental Health and Public Safety More information: - Inspects food, public pools, sewers, and water for safety - Includes rabies control and nuisance investigations

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income. Social Security More information: - Local offices help with applications, appeals, obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee, burial assistance, requesting earnings records, and estimates of future benefits

Enforces state regulations, conducts inspections, and issues licenses and permits. Public Health and Safety ?More information: - Inspects health care facilities, daycare and foster homes, food services, bathing beaches, swimming pools, public camps, and mobile home parks - Investigates nuisance and noise complaints - Issues open burning permits and well permits

Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Provides education on health and safety OSHA standards in the workplace. Government Offices and Services More information: - Inspects workplaces, investigates complaints and accidents, cites violations, and imposes penalties when necessary.

Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Provides safe sewage disposal and water supplies to the community. Environmental Health Services More information: - Permits and inspects on-site sewage disposal systems and wells - Maintains the groundwater monitoring network and rabies surveillance system - Manages subdivision plats, plumbing, perc tests, and open burning - Ensures safe food supply by inspecting restaurants, temporary festival-like events, pools, and spas - Conducts sanitary surveys for in-home daycare, foster care, and adoptions

Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Maintains records of births, deaths, and marriages. Vital Records

Manages retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; Medicare; and Supplemental Security Income. Social Security More information: - Local offices help with applications, appeals, obtaining new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee, burial assistance, requesting earnings records, and estimates of future benefits

Distributes certified copies of birth and death certificates. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Requests for birth certificates prior to 1939 must be made with the Division of Vital Records - Death certificates may be available up to 30 days from the filing date - Fee for services accepts cash or credit cards; no checks or debit cards.