This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Kent County:
- Court case files: contact the Kent County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 103 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-7460, or the District Court of Maryland for Kent County at the same courthouse, 410-810-3360
- Marriage and divorce records: marriage licenses and divorce files are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court; Land/Licenses can be reached through 410-778-7460, 410-778-7415, or 410-778-2080
- Probate, wills, and estates: contact the Register of Wills for Kent County, Courthouse, 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-7466
- Criminal and arrest records: court charges and criminal files route through District Court, Circuit Court, and the State's Attorney at 205 Cannon Street, Suite 2, Chestertown, 410-778-7450
- Jail roster: no official Kent County online jail roster was located; call Kent County Detention Center, 104 Vickers Drive-Unit A, 410-778-6025
- Active warrants: no official county online active-warrant list was located; check the relevant court and, for records requests, Kent County Sheriff's Office, 104 Vickers Drive, Unit B, 410-778-2279
- Other county records: sheriff records requests must be made through Sheriff Dennis Hickman by writing to or visiting the Sheriff's Office; proof of identity and costs may apply