Process Server & Court Filing in Montgomery County, MD

Courts we file and serve in

3 Montgomery County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (all case types in Circuit and District Court; self-represented may file paper)
E-filing system: Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC), Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $165 (circuit civil action incl. $55 MLSC and $30 RPRIF surcharges), statewide schedule effective Sept. 16, 2021
Small claims fee: $44 (small claim ≤$5,000) / $56 (larger civil claim), District Court of Maryland (DCA-109 Rev. 03/2026)
Family law petition fee: $165 (complaint for absolute divorce, standard circuit civil docketing)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Montgomery County Circuit Court50 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850(240) 777-9400Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, Civil, Criminal, Family, ProbateE-filing

District Court27 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850(301) 279-1500Criminal, Civil, Traffic, Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, TrafficE-filing

Silver Spring District Court8552 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910(301) 563-8800Civil, Traffic, Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, TrafficE-filing

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

Our services in Montgomery County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Rockville and Bethesda-area law firms across Montgomery County, Maryland with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville, the Montgomery County District Court, and the District of Maryland federal courthouse in Greenbelt. Same-day service across the DC north 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.

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 Montgomery County?

1Court lists e-filing in Montgomery County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all case types in Circuit and District Court; self-represented may file paper). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Montgomery County courthouses hear civil cases?

Montgomery County Circuit Court, District Court, Silver Spring District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$165 (circuit civil action incl. $55 MLSC and $30 RPRIF surcharges), statewide schedule effective Sept. 16, 2021, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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