Process service and court filing in Allegany County, Maryland

Courts we file and serve in

3 Allegany County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes for attorneys; self-represented litigants may file on paper
E-filing system
Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) / Tyler Odyssey File and Serve
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$165 self-represented / $175 with attorney to open a Circuit Court civil action ($80 filing + $55 MLSC surcharge + $30 RPIF surcharge + $10 attorney appearance)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Circuit Court for Allegany County30 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502(301) 777-5922Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
District Court of Maryland for Allegany County (Cumberland)123 South Liberty Street, 2nd Floor, Cumberland, MD 21502(301) 723-3100Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction
Orphans' Court for Allegany County59 Prospect Square (James S. Getty Annex), Cumberland, MD 21502(301) 724-3760Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Allegany County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Allegany County?

1Court lists e-filing in Allegany County as: Yes for attorneys; self-represented litigants may file on paper. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Allegany County courthouses hear civil cases?

Circuit Court for Allegany County, District Court of Maryland for Allegany County (Cumberland). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Allegany County?

$165 self-represented / $175 with attorney to open a Circuit Court civil action ($80 filing + $55 MLSC surcharge + $30 RPIF surcharge + $10 attorney appearance), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Allegany County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Allegany County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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