Process Server & Court Filing in Anne Arundel County, MD

Courts we file and serve in

4 Anne Arundel County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys
E-filing system: Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) - Tyler File & Serve
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $185.00 (new civil action filed with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)
Small claims fee: Small claims (under $5,000) heard in District Court of Maryland, not Circuit Court
Family law petition fee: $185.00 (divorce/domestic case, with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 222-1397Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County (Annapolis)251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 260-1370Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County (Glen Burnie)7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061(410) 260-1800Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Orphans' Court for Anne Arundel County2011 E Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 222-1418Probate

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

Our services in Anne Arundel County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Annapolis-area law firms across Anne Arundel County, Maryland with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis, the District Court, and the District of Maryland federal courthouse in Baltimore. Same-day service across the Annapolis metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Anne Arundel County?

1Court lists e-filing in Anne Arundel County as: Mandatory for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Anne Arundel County courthouses hear civil cases?

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County (Annapolis), District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County (Glen Burnie). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$185.00 (new civil action filed with attorney; $165.00 self-represented), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County service priced?

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

Process service and court filing in Anne Arundel County, Maryland