Process service and court filing in Harford County, Maryland

Courts we file and serve in

3 Harford County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys (MDEC statewide)
E-filing system
Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) - File & Serve
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$185.00 (civil action with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)
Small claims fee
Small claims (up to $5,000) heard in District Court of Maryland
Family law petition fee
$185.00 (divorce/domestic with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Circuit Court for Harford County20 West Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014(410) 638-3426Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
District Court of Maryland for Harford County (Bel Air)2 South Bond Street, Suite 100, Bel Air, MD 21014(410) 836-4545Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction
Orphans' Court for Harford County20 W. Courtland St, Room 304, Bel Air, MD 21014(410) 638-3275Probate

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

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Harford County?

1Court lists e-filing in Harford County as: Mandatory for attorneys (MDEC statewide). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Harford County courthouses hear civil cases?

Circuit Court for Harford County, District Court of Maryland for Harford County (Bel Air). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$185.00 (civil action 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 Harford 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 Harford 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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