Process service and court filing in Baltimore County, Maryland

Courts we file and serve in

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
Circuit Court for Baltimore City100 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202(410) 333-3750Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing
District Court - Patapsco5800 Wabash Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215(410) 878-8000Criminal, TrafficE-filing
District Court - Downtown501 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202(410) 878-8100Civil, TrafficE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Baltimore County court information on 1Court

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FAQ

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.

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