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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-406

Redline — January 1, 2019 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2019
(a) In this section, “armed forces” means the armed forces of the United States.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(3) “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(b) A clerk of court shall provide without charge: (1) A copy of any paper or record in the clerk’s office that is requested by a former or active armed forces member, in person, or by the United States government, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim of the member against the United States government; (2) A copy of a marriage record of a former or active armed forces member that is requested by the member; and (3) A copy of a marriage record of a former or active armed forces member or of a surviving spouse or child of the member that is requested, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim for a dependent or beneficiary of the member.
(b) A clerk of court shall provide without charge: (1) A copy of any paper or record in the clerk’s office that is requested by a former or active service member, in person, or by the United States government, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim of the former or active service member against the United States government; (2) A copy of a marriage record of a former or active service member that is requested by the former or active service member; and (3) A copy of a marriage record of a former or active service member or of a surviving spouse or child of the former or active service member that is requested, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim for a dependent or beneficiary of the former or active service member.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.