SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
Paid to:
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
ACCOUNTS, INTEREST-BEARING
$25 2 Schedule II H
ADA ACCOMMODATION
NONE n/a 42 U.S.C. § 12132
ALIMONY, MOTION TO MODIFY (fee for each request received)
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
APPEALS from ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
GENERALLY
$165 2 Schedule II A 5 (A); CJ § 7-202(e)
from BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in certain counties
court costs + statement of board costs 2 Al Bev. § 4-902
Certain boards:
Somerset County
statement of board costs + $100 2 Al Bev. § 29-2402
Carroll, Charles, Howard & Prince George's
All court costs plus statement from Board that
Board's costs have been paid. No costs against
Board.
2
Al Bev. § 16-2402, 18-2402, 23-2402, 26-2403
from DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION, BOARD OF APPEALS, by individual as to benefits
NONE n/a Schedule II A 1 (A) & Schedule III B 1(A); CJ § 7-201(a)
from WORKER'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION (refer to AG letter dated 7/19/94 & Labor & Employment
$165 3 Schedule II A 1 (A) & Schedule III B 1 (A); CJ §7-201(a) & CJ § 7-202(e)
§8-5A-12(a)(4)
from DISTRICT COURT
CIVIL ACTIONS
GENERALLY
$165 1 Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(c); CJ § 7-202(e)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
NONE n/a Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)
EXPUNGEMENT, appeal on an application for
$115 1 Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(b); CJ § 7-202(e)
CRIMINAL ACTIONS
GENERALLY
$80 1 Schedule II A 4 (B)(1)
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF JAILABLE OFFENSE
$45 3 CJ §7-409(b)
$45 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$22.50 State Victims Crime Fund
$20.00 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
$2.50 Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF NON JAILABLE OFFENSE
$3 3 CJ §7-409(d)
$3.00 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$1.50 State Victims Crime Fund
$1.50 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
SERVICE
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
*to Appellate Court of Maryland
Civil Cases
$60 (See Appellate Courts Fee Schedule for additional
fees.)
2
Schedule II F; CJ § 7-102
Criminal Cases
$60
(See Appellate Courts Fee Schedule for additional
fees.)
4
Schedule II F; CJ § 7-102
*to APPELLATE COURT OF MARYLAND
$60 + Appearance Fee (See Appellate Courts Fee
Schedule for additional fees.)
4
Schedule II F; CJ § 7-204(a); CJ § 7-102
*NOTE: The clerk may not charge the state, county, municipality or Baltimore City any fee unless they
consent as per CJ § 7-202(b). Therefore the clerk will not collect the $60 circuit court filing fee, HOWEVER
the $61 fee for the appellate court DOES NOT fall under this exemption and will be collected upon filing of
the appeal by the clerk’s office. In addition, if the state, county, municipality or Baltimore city is not the
prevailing party, the $60 circuit court fee will be assessed against the agency.
APPEARANCE FEES -
Fees are per firm not attorney. New counsel shall pay appearance fee.
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
APPEALS to APPELLATE COURT OF MARYLAND
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
CIVIL ACTIONS
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
LIMITED APPEARANCE
NONE n/a Rule 2-131 at Committee Note
CRIMINAL ACTIONS
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
See also SPECIAL ADMISSION OF OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEY
ARBITRATION AWARD
CONFIRMATION, CORRECTION OR MODIFICATION UNDER CJ Title 3, Subtitle 2
$95 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(1); CJ § 7-202(e)
CONFIRMATION UNDER CJ § 3-2a-05(i)
$95 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(1); CJ § 7-202(e)
AUDITOR
COMPENSATION
GENERALLY
reasonable amount as set by court but not less
than $15 for starting an account
CJ § 2-102(b)(1)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
≥$10/cause audited + additional charge in keeping
w/ proper compensation
as approved on
ratification
Montgomery Co Code § 12-7
REPORT, included in case file
NONE n/a Schedule II C 1; Ch. 454 (SB 199) § 2, Acts of 2002
BAD CHECK
$30 + other penalties CJ § 7-208
BAIL BOND
DECLARATION OF TRUST
(Rule 4-217(e)(1)(B))
NONE n/a Schedule II G 3
FORFEITURE, PETITION
FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
$25 2 Schedule II A 3 (B)(1)(a)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
FOR REMISSION
$25 2 Schedule II A 3 (B)(1)(c)
TO STRIKE
$25 2 Schedule II A 3 (B)(1)(b)
RELEASE OF
NONE n/a
BOND, included in case file
NONE n/a Schedule II C 2; Ch. 454 (SB 199) § 2, Acts of 2002
BOND PREMIUM, in civil action
include in costs on request of party Rule 1-406
CERTIFICATION
GENERALLY
5 + 50¢/ page 2 Schedule II I 3; RP § 3-602
EXEMPLIFICATION/TRIPLE SEAL
$10 2 Schedule II I 4
OF QUALIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICER (including notary public)
$1 2 CJ § 2-212(c)(2)
CHARGING ORDER, REQUEST FOR (Rule 2-649)
$31 2 Schedule II D 5; CJ § 7-202(e)
CHILD SUPPORT
MOTION TO MODIFY
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
CIVIL
NEW CASE
$165 2 Schedule II A 1 (A); CJ § 7-202(e)
MOTION TO MODIFY (PER FILING), alimony, custody, support, or visitation
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
PETITION/MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
PRISONER, litigation relating to confinement
as directed by court CJ § 5-1001 et. seq.; CJ § 7-202(e)
See also Washington County, for County Gov't exemption from fees.
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR & INDUSTRY under WAGE PAYMENT & COLLECTION LAW
(LE, title 3, Subtitle 5)
NONE n/a CJ §7-403
COMPTROLLER for RECORDING PROPERTY LIENS for income or sales and use tax
NONE n/a RP § 3-603
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING
ABANDONMENT OF
GENERALLY
costs + appraisal, engineering & legal fees, as
agreed to by parties or determined by the court as
part of the costs
3
RP § 12-109(e); Rule 12-211(d)
MONTGOMERY CO.
costs 3 Montgomery Co. Code § 49-50(f)
IN GENERAL
costs + per diem and meals for jurors, transport to
review property, land records fees, documentary
stamps for transfer of property to plaintiff &
allowance to defendant (set by court, for appraisal,
engineering & legal fees incurred if judgment is for
defendant award + costs)
3
RP § 12-106(b)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
CARROLL COUNTY, possession for water main, sewer, etc., regardless of appeal
award + costs
≥
10 days after
return and
recordation
Carroll Co. Code § 14-201(a)
CONTEMPT, PETITION OR MOTION FOR (
each constructive civil contempt, post judgment and pendente lite)
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
COPYING
GENERALLY
50¢/ page 2 Schedule II I 1; CJ § 2-201(b)
CERTIFICATION
$5 each + 50¢/ page 2 Schedule II I 3
DEBIT DEVICE
(copy key purchase)
$10 2
Schedule II I 5; CJ § 2-201(b) & CJ § 7-202(a)
EXEMPLIFYING/Triple Seal
$10 2 Schedule II I 4
FORMER AND ACTIVE ARMED FORCES MEMBERS & BENEFICIARIES
No fee for certain copies n/a CJ § 7-406
MAILING of copies
NONE n/a Fee for mailing of copies eliminated in the 2018 revision of cost schedule
PLATS INCLUDING SUBDIVISION PLATS
50¢/11x17" page 2 Schedule II I 2
$1/larger than 11X17" page 2 Schedule II I 2
See also Certification; Exemplifying; True Test Copy
COUNTY,
including Baltimore City
CRIMINAL CASES
NONE n/a CJ § 7-203(b)(1)
FINANCING RECORDS
, recorded among
NONE w/o consent n/a RP § 3-603
LAND RECORDS,
recorded among
NONE w/o consent n/a RP § 3-603
COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS
NONE w/o gross negligence, bad faith or malice Land Use § 4-403
CRIMINAL CASES (All money collected under CJ § 7-409 is paid to Comptroller, who is responsible for allocating
it per statute)
FILING FEE
$80 3 Schedule II A 3 (A) & Schedule III B 1 (D) & (e)
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF A CRIME AS DEFINED IN CJ § 7-409
$45 3 CJ § 7-409(b)
$45 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$22.50 State Victims Crime Fund
$20.00 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
$2.50 Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF A NON JAILABLE OFFENSE
$3 3 CJ § 7-409(d)
$3 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$1.50 State Victims Crime Fund
$1.50 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
EXEMPTIONS
COUNTY
NONE n/a CJ § 7-203(B)(1)
DEFENDANT, on acquittal only
NONE n/a CJ § 7-203(B)(2)
See also, Appeals; Appearance Fees; Bail bond; Expungement; Sheriff's Fees
CUSTODY - through 9/30/04
FOREIGN DECREE (FL § 9-215)
ENFORCEMENT (against violator)
costs + expenses (including attorneys' and travel
and witness expenses) if inconvenient forum
3
Former FL § 9-215(b)
FILING (Certified Foreign Custody) $110 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(c) + (C); CJ § 7-202(e)
Petition to Enforce
n/a
DISMISSAL
By the court (except State unless authorized by law)
costs + expenses (including attorneys' and travel
and witness expenses) if inconvenient forum
3
Former FL § 9-207(g)
Voluntary Dismissal
$15 2 Schedule II B
MOTION TO MODIFY
(per filing)
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
CUSTODY - on or after 10/1/04
FOREIGN DECREE (FL § 9.5-101 et seq.)
ENFORCEMENT (against violator)
costs + expenses (including child care, attorneys'
and investigative fees, communication, travel and
witness expenses) unless clearly inappropriate
3
FL § 9.5-312
FILING
(Certified Foreign Custody)
$110 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(c); CJ § 7-202(e)
PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT
NONE n/a n/a
DISMISSAL
By the court
(except State unless authorized by law)
costs + expenses (including child care, attorneys'
and investigative fees, communication, travel and
witness expenses) unless clearly inappropriate
3
FL § 9.5-208(c)
Voluntary Dismissal
$15 2 Schedule II B
MOTION TO MODIFY (per filing) $31 2
provisions relating to witness fees as to appearance in court on or after October 1,
2005, but did not amend these Family Law references to witness expenses.
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
DEPOSITION, NOTICE OF FROM COURT OF ANOTHER STATE
(Foreign Deposition)
$110 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(a); CJ § 7-202(e)
DISMISSAL, voluntary (civil case only) Full or Partial
$15 2 Schedule II B
DISTRICT COURT
JURY TRIAL PRAYER
CIVIL
$165 3 Schedule II A 1 & III B 1 (C); CJ § 7-202(e)
CRIMINAL
$80 3 Schedule II A 3 (A)
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF A CRIME as defined in CJ § 7-409(b) (includes jailable traffic offenses) $45 3
CJ § 7-409(b)
$45 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$22.50 State Victims Crime Fund CJ § 7-409(e)(2)
$20.00 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund CJ § 7-409(e)(4)
$2.50 Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund CJ § 7-409(e)(3)
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF NON JAILABLE OFFENSE
$3 3 CJ §7-409(d)
$3 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$1.50 State Victims Crime Fund CJ §7-409(f)
$1.50 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund CJ §7-409(f)
LIEN, release or satisfaction (Rule 3-621) including satisfaction of judgment of restitution
$15 1 Schedule II G 1 (E)
REMOVAL FROM (CJ § 6-104(b)) Civil Case filed in district but plaintiff requests transfer to Circuit to consolidate with
$165 (collect in District Court) 1 Schedule II A 4 (A); CJ § 7-202(e)
case there. See also Appeals
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT FOR LIMITED OR ABSOLUTE
$165 2 Schedule II A 1 (A); CJ §7-202(e)
MOTION TO REQUEST RESTORATION OF MAIDEN NAME
NONE n/a FL § 7-105; Rule 9-211 eff. 7/1/2018
SUPPLEMENTAL BILL OF COMPLAINT
(Rule 9-202(d))
NONE n/a
DOMESTIC VOILENCE (FL Title 4, Subtitle 5)
APPEALS FROM DISTRICT COURT
NONE n/a Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(a)
MARYLAND PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER (FL § 4-506(d)(12)) (respondent only)
$165 3 Schedule II A 1 (C) & Schedule III B 1 (G); CJ § 7-202(e)
OUT OF STATE PROTECTIVE ORDER (FL § 4-508.1)
NONE n/a Schedule II G 2
PETITION TO SHIELD
NONE n/a Schedule III B 1(G); FL § 4-504(c); and Rule 16-912
APPEAL TO APPELLATE COURT OF MARYLAND
$60 4 Schedule II F; CJ § 7-102
EJECTMENT, recording a request for notice of judgment
$15 2 Schedule II G 1(F); RP § 8-402.2(c)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
EXECUTION, WRIT OF (fee for each request received)
$31
2 Schedule II D 4; CJ § 7-202(e)
EXPUNGEMENT
APPEAL FROM DISTRICT COURT ON APPLICATION
$115 1 Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(b); CJ § 7-202(e)
PETITION, CRIMINAL CASE
GUILTY DISPOSITION
$30 2 Schedule II A 3(B)(2)
RECORDS RELATING TO CHARGES AFTER JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL, DISMISSAL, PROBATION BEFORE
NONE n/a Schedule II A 3(B)(2); CJ § 7-203(b)(2)
JUDGMENT, NOLLE PROSEQUI, STET, NOT CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE, OR NOT GUILTY
REVERSE WAIVER IF GRANTED
NONE n/a Schedule II A 3(B)(2)(b)
PETTION, JUVENILE CASE
GENERALLY
NONE n/a Fee for Juvenile Expungement eliminated in the 2018 Revision of Cost Schedule
RECORDS RELATING TO PETITION AFTER FINDING OF NOT INVOLVED
NONE n/a CJ § 3-8A-27.1
FIDUCIARY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNT
FILING OF
$10 2 Schedule II E 1
REVIEW OF by Trust Clerk who is employee of the clerks' office
0 to $10,000
$10 2 Schedule II E 2
over $10,000 to $25,000
$20 2 Schedule II E 2
over $25,000
$30 2 Schedule II E 2
FINANCING RECORDS, including assignment, continuation, modification, release or termination CL §§9-403 to 9-406
INSTRUMENT INVOLVING SOLELY PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE,
other than release
$60 for instruments executed 7/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iii); CJ § 13-604(a)
INSTRUMENT
≤
9 pages, other than release or instrument involving solely principal residence $60 for instruments executed 7/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(ii); CJ § 13-604(a)
INSTRUMENT
≥ 10 pages, other than instrument involving solely principal residence
$115 for instruments executed 7/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iv); CJ § 13-604(a)
RELEASE
≤ 9 pages
$50 for instruments executed 7/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(i); CJ § 13-604(a)
FORECLOSURE
COMPLAINT
$165 2 Schedule II A 1 (A); CJ § 7-202(e)
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ADDITIONAL FEE
$300 2 Schedule II A 1 (D)
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NO ADDITIONAL FEE
NONE n/a
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
IN REM
NONE n/a CJ § 7-202(b)
REQUEST FOR MEDIATION
$50 2 Schedule II A 1 (E)
FOREIGN JUDGMENT (CJ §§ 11-801 to 11-807) See also CUSTODY for foreign custody orders
$110 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(b); CJ § 7-202(e)
GARNISHMENT, WRIT OF Fee for each request received
$31 2 Schedule II D 4; CJ § 7-202(e)
HABEAS CORPUS, PETITION FOR (unless filed by the public defender)
$165 2 Schedule II A 1 (A)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DEPOSITORY (RP § 11B-113(d)(4)) (if also seeking to record in land records, land recording
fees will also apply. See also Land Records section)
INDEXING OF ASSOCIATION'S NAME
NONE n/a
INITIAL DOCUMENTS
$50 2
AMENDMENT TO DOCUMENTS
$5/page up to $25 2
INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS
NONE except by court order or other law CJ § 2-203
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER in delinquency proceedings (fees recoverable from insurer only)
3 IN § 9-206
JUDGMENT
EJECTMENT,
request for notice of
$15 2 Schedule II G 1(F); RP § 8-402.2(c)
ENFORCEMENT
ANCILLARY RELIEF IN AID OF (Rule 2-651)
$31 2 Schedule II D 2; CJ § 7-202(e)
REQUEST FOR ORAL EXAMINATION IN AID OF (Rule 2-633) $31 + Steno Fees 2 Schedule II D 3; CJ § 7-202(e)
0 to $200
$5 CJ § 7-401(a) & (b)
over $200 to $1,000
$10 CJ § 7-401(a) & (b)
over $1,000
$15 CJ § 7-401(a) & (b)
OF JUDGMENT PROHIBITING OR MANDATING ACTION
(Rule 2-648)
$31 2 Schedule II D 1; CJ § 7-202(e)
FOREIGN (CJ § 11-801 et seq.) $110 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(b); CJ § 7-202(e) & CJ § 11-805(a)(1)
MARYLAND COURT
ASSIGNMENT OF
$15 Schedule II G 1 (B)
CREDIT ON/Partial Satisfaction/Release
$15 Schedule II G 1 (B)
MODIFICATION OF
$15 Schedule II G 1 (B)
RECORDATION OF
(other than court entering)
$15 Schedule II G 1 (A)
RELEASE OF
$15 Schedule II G 1 (B)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
RENEWAL OF
$15 Schedule II G 1 (C)
SATISFATION OF, generally $15 Schedule II G 1 (B)
SATISFACTION OF LIEN, FILED BY DISTRICT COURT
(Rule 3-621)
NONE Schedule II G 1 (E)
RESTITUTION -
Recording and indexing and filing notice of satisfaction
NONE, for obligee n/a CP § 11-611
JUDICIAL SALE of real property (Rule 14-301 et seq.) include recordation fees
before 1st auditor's
account ratified
after sale
RP § 14-103(e)
JURY COSTS
REMOVAL FROM ASSIGNMENT W/I 48 HOURS OF TRIAL
(1st, 2nd, & 4th circuits)
actual costs for unused jurors 3 Rule 2-509
VIEW OF PROPERTY
expense of transporting jurors Rule 2-515(b)
JUVENILE
CINA, TPR AND ADOPTION resulting from TPR
no fee n/a Schedule III B 1 (F)
CINS or delinquency proceeding (respondent, custodian, guardian or parent)
no fee n/a Schedule III B 1 (F); CJ § 3-8A-29
PEACE ORDER
(respondent, custodian, guardian or parent)
$165 (if court orders the filing fee assessed) 3
CJ § 3-8A-19.2(c)(4); CJ § 7-202(e)
See also Expungement
LAND RECORDS
COPYING (generally)
.50¢/page 2 Schedule II I 1
PLAT COPY
.50¢/11x17" page or $1/other than 11x17" page 2 Schedule II I 2
RECORDATION, (generally)
INSTRUMENT INVOLVING SOLELY PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, other than release
$60 for instruments executed 7/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iii); CJ § 13-604(a)
INSTRUMENT <9 pages, other than release or instrument involving solely principal residence
$60 for instruments executed 7/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(ii); CJ § 13-604(a)
INSTRUMENT >10 pages, other than instrument involving solely principal residence
$115 for instruments executed 07/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iv); CJ § 13-604(a)
RELEASE <9 pages
$50 for instruments executed 07/1/11 or after 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(i); CJ § 13-604(a)
MANUFACTURED HOMES, AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OR SEVERANCE
$20 2 RP §§ 8B-202(e)(2) & 8B-302(C)(2)
EXEMPTIONS
(county, municipality, state, Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
$20 n/a RP § 3-603
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
or Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, unless consenting)
POWER OF ATTORNEY, RELEASE OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT & AFFIDAVIT OF MANUFACTURED HOMES
$20 2 RP §§ 8B-202(e) and 8B-302(c); RP § 3-601(a); ET § 11-108(e)
LIEN
GENERALLY
(Incl. recordation of, assignment of, credit on, full/partial modification of, full/partial relapse of)
$15
2 Schedule II G 1 (D) & (E)
BAIL FORFEITURE IN DISTRICT COURT, NOTICE OF (Rule 4-217(i)(4)(B))
NONE n/a Schedule II G 1 (D) & (E)
COMPTROLLER for RECORDING PROPERTY LIENS for income or sales and use tax
NONE n/a RP § 3-603
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LIEN - recording, indexing, or release of
$2 2 NR § 3-125(d)
FAMILY SECURITY TRUST FUND - recording, indexing, or release of
$15 2 Schedule II G 1 (I); HO § 7-4A-12(e)(6)
FEDERAL LIEN - new lien, modification or release
$3 bill monthly Schedule II G 1 (D) & (E); RP § 3-404
HOME BUILDER GUARANTY FUND
$15 2 Schedule II G 1 (l); BR § 4.5-711(f)(7)
HOME IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND
$15 2 Schedule II G 1(I); BR § 8-410(f)(7)
HOSPITAL LIEN - RECORDING, INDEXING, OR RELEASE OF
$2 2 CL § 16-605(d)
PUBLIC DEFENDER
NONE n/a CP § 16-212(D)(3)(iii)
REAL ESTATE GUARANTY FUND
$15 2 Schedule II G 1 (I); BOP § 17-411(e)(7)
RELEASE FILED BY DISTRICT COURT (Rule 3-621)
NONE n/a Schedule II G 1(E)
RESTITUTION, notice of
NONE n/a CP § 11-611(2)
SATISFACTION OF LIEN/JUDGMENT FOR RESTITUTION FILED BY DISTRICT COURT (Rule 3-621)
NONE n/a Schedule II G 1 (E), CP § 11-611
UNPAID WAGES
$15 2 L & E § 3-1105
WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY - recording, indexing, release
NONE n/a EN § 9-949
WATER SHED TREATMENT PLANT LIEN - recording, indexing or release of
$2 2 EN § 4-312(d)
LIS PENDENS -
Filed in land Records only (Rule 12-102) Recording fees apply
$40 surcharge + $20 for 9 pages or less, $75 for 10
or more pages
2
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(i); CJ § 13-604(a)
Termination of - Filed in Land. (Land Recording Fees apply)
$50 2 RP § 3-601(a)(2)(i); CJ § 13-604(a)
MARRIAGE
CEREMONY
Clerk, Chief Deputy or Deputy Clerk
General: $25 2 FL § 2-410(a)(2)(i)(2)
Cecil Co.: $30
Judge
General: $25 2 FL § 2-410(a)(2)(i)(1)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
Cecil Co.: $30
APPLICATION FEE FOR LICENSE
$10 + varies by County 2 FL § 2-404
REPLACEMENT LICENSE (all counties) prior to expiration
$10 n/a FL § 2-404(a)(3)(ii)
ARMED FORCES, COPY OF RECORD requested by former or active member or beneficiary including certified copies.
NONE n/a CJ § 7-406
MARYLAND LEGAL AID, INC. representing party. No prepayment.
Appropriate fee for service provided 3 Schedule III B 1(J)
MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION recognized pro bono or legal services program. No Prepayment.
Appropriate fee for service provided 2 Schedule III B 1(I)
But see civil litigation by prisoner in connection with confinement
MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
NONE w/o consent RP § 3-603
LAND RECORDS, recording among
NONE w/o consent RP § 3-603
MUNICIPALITY
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
NONE w/o consent RP § 3-603
LAND RECORDS, recording among
NONE w/o consent RP § 3-603
NOTARY PUBLIC
ADMINISTERING OATH
$1 + up to $11 (set by Sec'y of State) 2 SG § 18-103(e)(3)
OATHS
OFFICE OF, ADMINISTERING
GENERALLY
NONE 2 GP § 2-302; (Ch. 14(SB141)), Acts of 2003 effective 10/1/03
NOTARIES PUBLIC - Administering
$1 + up to $11 (set by Sec'y of State) 2 SG § 18-103(e)(3)
Certificate of Qualification
$1 2 CJ § 2-212(c)(2)
NATURALIZATION
set by federal law 2
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION
$1 2 CJ § 2-212(c)(2)
PASSPORT APPLICATION
GENERALLY - Clerk Fee
$35 2 22 C.F.R. §§ 22.1 & 51.51(b)
Please see http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/fees.html
for Passport fees and requirements. Fee and process change frequently.
PATERNITY
$165 3 Schedule II A 1 (A), & Schedule III B 1 (K); CJ § 7-202(e)
Child Support Enforcement Administration or approved client
No Fee FL § 5-1011(c)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
PLAT
SUBDIVISION AND SURVEY PLATS
LARGE FORMAT (Filed in Plat Record)
CLERK'S FILING FEE (varies by County, see exceptions in RP § 3-108(a)(2), (g), (n) $5 per set of plats 2 RP § 3-108(d); RP § 3-102(a)(2)(ii)
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY CLERK'S FILING FEE
$25 per set 2 RP § 3-108.1(d)(4)
MINOR SUBDIVISION (Filed in land Records)
$20 per set RP § 3-601(a)(2)(ii)
COUNTY FEES
(See County Code or Zoning Ordinance for County
Fee, if any)
2, if any
See your County Code or Zoning Ordinance for County Fee, if any.
MARYLAND NATIONAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Reasonable fee (clerks sets) LU § 23-102(e)(2)
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION PLATS
n/a as of 10/1/02
As of 10/1/02, to be
filed with State
Archives
RP § 3-109
COUNTY ROAD PLATS
No fee County n/a RP § 3-603
COPIES OF PLATS (see "Copying" section)
POSSESSION, WRIT OF (fee for each request received)
$31 2 Schedule II D 4; CJ § 7-202(e)
POST CONVICTION, PETITION FOR (unless filed by the public defender)
$165
2 Schedule II A 1(A)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
POWER OF APPOINTMENT, release of
$20 2 ET § 11-108(e)
PUBLIC DEFENDER
LIEN for services
NONE n/a CP § 16-212(d)(3)(iii)
PUBLIC RECORDS AS TO FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY OF CLIENT
NONE n/a CP § 16-212(c)(2)(ii)
RECORDATION FEES
ACTS, ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NONE n/a LG § 9-106(c)(2)
DISCHARGE PAPERS FROM ARMED SERVICES
NONE n/a CJ § 2-207(c)
EJECTMENT, request for notice of judgment
$15 2 Schedule II G 1(F); CJ § 2-201(b)
FORECLOSURE, Request for Notice of Foreclosure Sale
$15 2 Schedule II G 1(G); CJ § 2-201(b)
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER (fees in delinquency proceedings recoverable from insurer only)
$15 3 IN § 9-206
PROCEEDINGS (e.g ., Rule 14-306)
NONE 2 Schedule II G 1 (H); CJ § 2-201(b)
REGULATIONS (Dorchester County)
NONE n/a Art. 25 § 4(c)
RELEASE OF LIEN OF JUDGMENT FILED BY DISTRICT COURT
NONE n/a Schedule II G 1 (B) & (E)
SATISFACTION OF LIEN/JUDGMENT FOR RESTITUTION FILED BY DISTRICT COURT
NONE n/a Schedule II G 1 (B) & (E)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
See also Bail Bond; Judgment; Lien, Land Record; Plat
REDEMPTION, right of
$165 2 Schedule II A 1(A); CJ § 7-202(e)
REMOVAL
FROM CIRCUIT COURT to another circuit court (FED Court no fee. Clerk may petition the court for an
$60 4 Schedule II F
additional Fee
FROM DISTRICT COURT (CJ § 6-104(b))
$165 (collect in District Court) 1 Schedule II A 4 (A); CJ § 7-202(e)
REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF SALE - Foreclosure
$15 2 Schedule II G 1 (G)
RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY, petition for (owner of property ordered returned)
NONE n/a Schedule I B 2; CP § 1-203(d)(4)
SHERIFF'S FEES
CIVIL ACTION
Appropriate fee for service provided 5 CJ § 7-402; Rule 2-603(b)
CRIMINAL ACTION
Appropriate fee for service provided 3 CJ § 7-402
SPECIAL ADMISSION OF OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEY (Rule 14 of Rules Governing Admission to Bar)
$100 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(4); CJ § 7-202(f)
SUBPOENAS of BAR COUNSEL, OPPOSITION TO (Rule 16-732(d))
$110 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(D); CJ § 7-202(e)
SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS (1st copy of subdivision plat; other copies from Archivist)
NONE n/a RP § 3-304
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS - See Judgment - Enforcement
2 CJ § 7-401
SUPPORT
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION OR CLIENT
Appropriate fee for service provided 3 Schedule III B 1 (K)
MOTION TO MODIFY
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
URESA
Appropriate fee for service provided 3 Schedule III B 1 (H)
TRANSCRIPT
AUDITOR'S HEARING
As allocated by court among parties Rule 16-809(d)
COURT ORDERED
As allocated by court among parties Rule 2-603(c)
DEPOSITION
As allocated by court among parties Rule 2-415(a)
EXAMINER'S HEARING
As allocated by court among parties Rule 16-808(d)
EN BANC REVIEW
Payable by losing party unless court directs
otherwise
Rule 2-551(d)
INDIGENT PARTY
Charged to State if PD pre-authorized, but declined Rule 1-325(b)
MAGISTRATE'S HEARING
As allocated by court among parties Rule 16-807(d)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2023
1: to be paid to the District Court clerk
2: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing is provided
3: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
4: to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
5: to be paid to the sheriff
AMOUNT PAID TO REFERENCE
SERVICE
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS - See Judgment - Enforcement Initially by plaintiff, then allocated as costs CJ § 7-401(b)
TRANSFER OF CASE
from DISTRICT COURT ON JURY TRIAL DEMAND 3
Schedule III B 1 (C)
CIVIL
$165
CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC
$80
from CIRCUIT COURT
$60 4 Schedule II F
TRUE TEST COPY
NONE above copying charge n/a Schedule II I 1
VISITATION, MOTION TO MODIFY (fee for each request received)
$31 2 Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
WASHINGTON COUNTY as to filing fee, recording fee, transfer tax and documentary stamp as to complaint,
NONE above copying charge n/a Washington Co. Code § 6-205(b)
deed, plat, easement or other document
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT COMMISSION
NONE n/a TR § 10-203 - Compact Art. XIII(5)(f)
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
NONE w/o consent n/a RP § 3-603
LAND RECORDS, recording among
NONE w/o consent n/a RP § 3-603
WORKERS' COMPENSATION, action by covered employee or dependent against 3rd party
Costs and counsel to be allowed among covered
employee or dependent(s), self-insured employer,
insurer, Subsequent Injury Fund & Uninsured
Employers' Fund in proportion that amount
received by each bears to whole amount paid in
settlement of a claim or satisfaction judgment.
LE § 9-902(f)
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