St. Mary's County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Circuit Court for St. Mary's County, Clerk's Office

Debra J. Burch

(301) 475-7844

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center(410) 260-1392
Jury Service
E-FilingYes for attorneys; o…

MDEC (Odyssey File & Serve / Tyler Technologies) · Yes for attorneys; optional for self-represented

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$185
$185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to file new civil action; statewide per Md. CJP 7-202
Small Claims
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N/A at Circuit Court; small claims filed in MD District Court
Divorce / Family
$185
$185 (attorney) / $165 (self-represented) to open divorce/domestic case; statewide