The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is responsible for a central registry of individuals convicted of certain crimes against children and other sexual offenses. Briefly stated, Maryland's registration program encompasses four categories of individuals required to register because of convictions for certain crimes. Registrants may be Maryland residents or non-residents. The minimum term of registration is 10 years. However, some registrants, including those whose crimes are classified as "aggravated" or who have committed a second violation, must register for life. All registrants must re-register at least annually, and there are penalties for failure to register or for providing false information.

The Maryland Sex Offender Movement Alert Express System will provide an automated telephone notification to the public when an offender moves into a selected zip code area. To be notified when a sex offender moves nearby call 1-866-559-8017 and enter your phone number and selected ZIP code(s). You may register multiple contact phone numbers and Zip codes.

Offenders in Montgomery County register with the county police. The most up-to-date information on registered offenders in the County can be accessed through the Montgomery County Police Family Crimes Division at this link.

The county provides information to the State registry, searchable by Zip code, which includes photographs of offenders. Currently a delay of a few days may exist between an offender’s reported change of address and correction to the State registry. Select “On Line Registry” at this link.