Maryland Public Information Act Requests

Maryland Public Information Act Request Website (GovQuest)

List of Immediately Available Documents
Affidavit of Indigency Form for MPIA (Waiver of Fees)
Maryland Public Information Act Manual

CITY RECORDS OTHER THAN POLICE RECORDS  

As of September 14, 2026 at 9 a.m.*

*To request public records maintained by the City of Aberdeen, please visit the City's GovQuest public information request portal. Select the appropriate department when submitting your request. Requests for records maintained by the City Clerk, including records from departments that are not otherwise listed, may be submitted through the City Clerk option. Your request should sufficiently identify the records you are seeking, including a clearly identified subject matter and specific dates or ranges of dates, when applicable.

If you have any questions about your Maryland Public Information request please reach out to the City Clerk by e-mail: cityclerk@aberdeenmd.gov. 

FINANCE RECORDS FOR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT OR DEED
A public information request is not necessary when obtaining information regarding current/outstanding City fees relative to real estate taxes, water and sewer charges and municipal infractions for the purposes of property settlement or the recordation of a deed.  This information can be obtained by contacting the Finance Department at 410-272-1600.

POLICE RECORDS

Requests for the Aberdeen Police Department records may also be submitted through the City's online public information request system. Please visit the Aberdeen Police Department's Public Information Request page for complete instructions on submitting a request through the GovQuest portal.

ADDITIONAL MPIA INFORMATION

For information regarding the Maryland Public Information Act, including the MPIA Manual, List of Immediately Available Documents, and Affidavit of Indigency Form for MPIA (Waiver of Fees), please use the resources provided on this page.

CITY OF ABERDEEN CUSTODIAN INFORMATION

Official Custodian of Records:  Elizabeth Ward, City Clerk
Address:  60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
Phone Number:  410-272-1600
Email address of contact:  cityclerk@aberdeenmd.gov 
Website:  www.aberdeenmd.gov

Departmental Physical Custodians:

Police Department
Captain Will Reiber
60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
410-272-2121
Website:  https://www.aberdeenpolice.org/

Human Resources
Erin Kosko, Manager
60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
410-272-1600
Website: www.aberdeenmd.gov

Finance Department
Opiribo Jack, Director
60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
410-272-1600
Website: www.aberdeenmd.gov    

Planning & Community Development
Phyllis Grover, Director 
60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
410-272-1600
Website: www.aberdeenmd.gov

Public Works
Josh Quesenbery, Acting Director
60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
410-272-1600
Website: www.aberdeenmd.gov

Public Information Request Fees

The following are the current fees charged by the City of Aberdeen for Access to Public Records.

Copy charge:  $0.25 per page.
Administrative fee:  Based on the time and hourly rate of the individual staff, and attorney, if necessary, who must conduct the review. The first two hours are provided free of charge.
Architectural/Construction Drawings:
Applicant will be charged the rate it costs to have a large document reproduced (comprehensive plans, transportation plans, architectural/construction documents, etc.).

11” x 17”                     $ 2.50
24” x 36”                     $ 5.00
4 ft. x 3 ft.                   $10.00
20 ft. or more             Cost of reproduction/actual cost.

Aberdeen Police Department
Police Department Fees:   https://www.aberdeenpolice.org/public-info-request