Public Services
Fingerprinting
Find location and cost information for public fingerprinting services.
Organizations can also look up information on certification to submit electronic fingerprint information for the purpose of obtaining background checks for private individuals.
Sex Offender Registry
Find sex offenders living or working near you and your family, provide law enforcement with tips to help find offenders, and get assistance if your child is the victim of sexual abuse. The public can also help find abducted children through the use of an enhanced cell phone AMBER Alert system.
Victim Services
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services offers guidance and support to victims of crime as they navigate the criminal justice system. Victim services is present in corrections, community supervision, and detention divisions. Our Criminal Injuries Compensation Board also provides compensation for victims of crime.
Background Checks
Obtain an individual background check for employment purposes.
Expungements
Learn how to remove police, court and criminal history records from public inspection.
Open Parole Hearings
Find updated schedules and locations of Maryland Open Parole Hearings for incarcerated individuals.
Pardons
Find application and information on applying for a pardon.
Firearms Safety Training
Firearms Safety Training requirements and a schedule of approved classes are available here.
Procurement
Looking to do business with the state of Maryland? For business owners wanting to provide products and services to the State click here.
Network Livescan
Use this link to learn about Network Livescan devices that transmit demographic data, fingerprint images, and mugshots from remote locations to the State Fingerprint Data Router.
DNA
Look up qualifying offenses and learn about the 2009 expansion of DNA collection.