Process Server & Court Filing in St. Mary's County, MD

Courts we file and serve in

3 St. Mary's County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys; optional for self-represented
E-filing system: MDEC (Odyssey File & Serve / Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to file new civil action; statewide per Md. CJP 7-202
Small claims fee: N/A at Circuit Court; small claims filed in MD District Court
Family law petition fee: $185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to open divorce/domestic case; statewide
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Circuit Court for St. Mary's County41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650(301) 475-7844Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

District Court of Maryland for St. Mary's County (Leonardtown)23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650(301) 880-2700Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Orphans' Court for St. Mary's County41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650(301) 475-5566Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. St. Mary's County court information on 1Court

Our services in St. Mary's County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Mary's 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in St. Mary's County?

1Court lists e-filing in St. Mary's County as: Yes for attorneys; optional for self-represented. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which St. Mary's County courthouses hear civil cases?

Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, District Court of Maryland for St. Mary's County (Leonardtown). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Mary's County?

$185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to file new civil action; statewide per Md. CJP 7-202, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in St. Mary'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 St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's County, Maryland