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Clerk of the Circuit Court · Carroll County · 2026 Primary
The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the chief record-keeper for the county, managing all court documents for civil and criminal cases as well as property deeds and land records. This official is also responsible for issuing marriage and business licenses and swearing in various public officials. By overseeing these administrative functions, the Clerk ensures that legal records are accurately maintained and that essential government services are accessible to the public.
View all candidates in this raceHeather S. DeWees serves as Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County, Maryland. According to the official court website, she has established a customer service goal focused on safe, efficient, and effective service for all citizens. Her office provides various public services including land document recordings, business licenses, marriage ceremonies, notary commissions, and expungement information. The Clerk's Office operates at 55 North Court Street in Westminster with multiple contact options for case filings, jury duty inquiries (managed separately by the Jury Commissioner), and administrative questions. She has been shown administering oaths of office to newly appointed officials such as Westminster City Common Council Member Thomas Beyard.
Sources: Campaign website
The customer service goal set by Clerk Heather S. DeWees and her staff is safe, efficient, and effective service for all.
Last night, it waa privilege to administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Westminster City Common Council Member, Thomas Beyard.
Please feel free to call the Land Records & Licensing Department for the Carroll County Clerk's Office at 410-386-8760 if you have any additional questions.
Source: courts.state.md.us
Customer Service
Established goal for office operations and public interaction
“The customer service goal set by Clerk Heather S. DeWees and her staff is safe, efficient, and effective service for all.”
Land Recordings
Administrative procedures for document recording requirements under Maryland HB 347
“Per Maryland HB 347, all recorded documents, as of October 1, 2025 , are required to have at least a 3-inch top margin on the FIRST page of EVERY document to be recorded.”
Veterans Services
Provides DD-214 filing and expungement information for military members
“DD-214 Information for Veterans & current members of the U.S. Military: Information on filing or requesting a copy of a DD-214 from Carroll County”
Small Business Services
Handles business license applications and renewals with online portal access
“To renew a business license in Carroll County, please visit: https://jportal.mdcourts.gov/license”
“The customer service goal set by Clerk Heather S. DeWees and her staff is safe, efficient, and effective service for all.”
Source“To renew a business license in Carroll County, please visit: https://jportal.mdcourts.gov/license. Business owners can log onto their account and pay for their renewal application online.”
Source“ADA Access: Maryland Courts Accommodation Information and Request Form : For any person with a disability who has business in a Maryland court can request an accommodation.”
Source“DD-214 Information for Veterans & current members of the U.S. Military: Information on filing or requesting a copy of a DD-214 from Carroll County”
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