Cecil County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Cecil County, Maryland.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$185.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$165.00

At $185, the civil filing fee in Cecil County is about the same as nearby counties (median $185 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Clerk of the Circuit Court for Cecil County

Charlene M. Notarcola

129 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center(410) 260-1392
Jury Service(410) 996-5340
E-FilingYes for attorneys

Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) / Odyssey File & Serve · MDEC); self-represented parties may e-file or file on paper

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Civil Complaint
$185.00
$185.00 with attorney / $165.00 self-represented (Circuit Court civil action; statewide fee, includes MLSC surcharge and Records Improvement Fund)
Divorce / Family
$165.00
$165.00 self-represented / $185.00 with attorney (divorce filed as civil action; statewide fee schedule)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Cecil County?

    The civil filing fee in Cecil County, Maryland is $185.00 with attorney / $165.00 self-represented (Circuit Court civil action; statewide fee, includes MLSC surcharge and Records Improvement Fund)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Cecil County?

    $165.00 self-represented / $185.00 with attorney (divorce filed as civil action; statewide fee schedule)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Cecil County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Maryland Electronic Courts.

  • Is there a free online case search for Cecil County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at casesearch.courts.state.md.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Cecil County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Cecil County, located at 129 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. You can reach the clerk at (410) 996-3024.

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