Local Coverage
Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Charles 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 Charles County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Charles County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit Court
200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646
(410) 260-1200
M-F: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil, family, and major criminal matters in Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles County, Maryland.