Frederick County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$185.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$185.00

At $185, the civil filing fee in Frederick County is about the same as nearby counties (median $175 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County

Sandra Dalton

100 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
Jury Service(301) 600-1979
E-FilingMandatory

MDEC (Maryland Electronic Courts / File & Serve) · for attorneys (MDEC statewide)

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Civil Complaint
$185.00
$185.00 (with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)
Small Claims
Heard in the District Court of Maryland
Divorce / Family
$185.00
$185.00 (divorce, with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Frederick County, Maryland is $185.00 (with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Frederick County?

    Heard in the District Court of Maryland.

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

    $185.00 (divorce, with attorney; $165.00 self-represented)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through MDEC. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Frederick County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County, located at 100 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701. You can reach the clerk at (301) 600-1976.

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