Process service and court filing in Prince George's County, Maryland
4 Prince George's 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
- $185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to docket a new civil action (Cts. & Jud. Proc. §7-202)
- Small claims fee
- $44 (District Court small claim ≤$5,000); $56 (over $5,000)
- Family law petition fee
- $185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented); post-judgment family motions $31; waived for DV & IV-D support
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Prince George's County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Prince George's County, Maryland law firms with full litigation support service across the DC east metro. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Prince George's County Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, the District Court, and the District of Maryland federal courthouse in Greenbelt. Same-day service across the metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Prince George's County?
1Court lists e-filing in Prince George's County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all MD courts; self-represented optional). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Prince George's County courthouses hear civil cases?
Prince George's Circuit Court, District Court - Upper Marlboro, District Court - Hyattsville, Oxon Hill District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Prince George's County?
$185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to docket a new civil action (Cts. & Jud. Proc. §7-202), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.