Process service and court filing in Baltimore County, Maryland
3 Baltimore County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (all MD courts; self-represented optional)
- E-filing system
- Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC), Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $165 (docket a civil action; incl. MLSC + RPRIF surcharges)
- Small claims fee
- $44 (small claim ≤$5,000, District Court); $56 (over $5,000)
- Family law petition fee
- $165 (divorce/domestic complaint, docketed as civil)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Baltimore County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Baltimore County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
How to start an order
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Baltimore County?
1Court lists e-filing in Baltimore County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all MD courts; self-represented optional). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Baltimore County courthouses hear civil cases?
Circuit Court for Baltimore City, District Court - Downtown. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Baltimore County?
$165 (docket a civil action; incl. MLSC + RPRIF surcharges), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Baltimore 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 Baltimore County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.