Process Server & Court Filing in Kent County, MD

Courts we file and serve in

3 Kent County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys
E-filing system: MDEC (Tyler Odyssey File & Serve)
New civil complaint fee: $165
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Circuit Court for Kent County103 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620(410) 778-7460Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

District Court of Maryland for Kent County (Chestertown)103 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620(410) 810-3360Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Orphans' Court for Kent County103 N Cross St., Chestertown, MD 21620(410) 778-7466Probate

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

Our services in Kent County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Kent 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.

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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Kent County?

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

Which Kent County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$165, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County, Maryland