Process service and court filing in Wicomico County, Maryland
3 Wicomico County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes - mandatory for attorneys; MDEC live on the Eastern Shore
- E-filing system
- Tyler Technologies Odyssey File & Serve (MDEC)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $185 with attorney / $165 self-represented to open a new civil action (MD Circuit Court Fee Schedule, eff. 2021)
- Small claims fee
- Small claims handled by MD District Court, not Circuit Court; District Court civil fees apply
- Family law petition fee
- $165 self-represented / $185 with attorney (divorce/domestic case filed as civil action)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Wicomico County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Wicomico 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Wicomico County?
1Court lists e-filing in Wicomico County as: Yes - mandatory for attorneys; MDEC live on the Eastern Shore. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Wicomico County courthouses hear civil cases?
Circuit Court for Wicomico County, District Court of Maryland for Wicomico County (Salisbury). We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Wicomico County?
$185 with attorney / $165 self-represented to open a new civil action (MD Circuit Court Fee Schedule, eff. 2021), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Wicomico 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 Wicomico County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.