Local Coverage
St. Mary's County, Maryland is served by its own Circuit Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in St. Mary's County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Maryland's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within St. Mary’s County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in St. Mary’s County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Maryland's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within St. Mary’s County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across St. Mary’s County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit Court
41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
(410) 260-1200
M-F: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil, family, and major criminal matters in St. Mary's County are handled by the Maryland Circuit Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of St. Mary's County, Maryland.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Maryland's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in St. Mary’s County, Maryland.