Maryland § 4-206
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-206, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-206.
(a) The Secretary shall collect, index, and safeguard the marriage, divorce, and annulment records that clerks of court file as provided by law.
(b) (1) The Secretary may change a marriage, divorce, or annulment record in the file of the Department only if a clerk of court sends, as provided by law, a certified report of the change.
(2) If a discrepancy exists between the record of a clerk of court and the record of the Secretary as to a marriage, divorce, or annulment, the record of the clerk of court shall be considered correct.
(c) (1) A clerk of court may provide a certified copy of a record of any marriage, divorce, or annulment in accordance with usual custom and as provided by law.
(2) The Secretary may not provide a certified copy of any record of divorce or annulment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-206
What does Maryland Code § 4-206 cover?
Section 4-206 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 4-206?
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