In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article. “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article. A clerk of court shall provide without charge: A copy of any paper or record in the clerk’s office that is requested by a former or active service member, in person, or by the United States government, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim of the former or active service member against the United States government; A copy of a marriage record of a former or active service member that is requested by the former or active service member; and A copy of a marriage record of a former or active service member or of a surviving spouse or child of the former or active service member that is requested, if the copy is to be used in connection with a claim for a dependent or beneficiary of the former or active service member.