SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
ACCOUNTS, INTEREST-BEARING
ADA ACCOMMODATION
ALIMONY, MOTION TO MODIFY (fee for each request received)
APPEALS from ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
GENERALLY
$25
NONE
$31
2
n/a
2
$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
Art. 2B § 16-101(b)(1) & (4)
Certain boards:
Somerset County
statement of board costs + $100
2
Art. 2B § 16-101(b)(1) & (2)
All Court cost plus statement from Board that Board's
costs have been paid. No costs against Board.
2
Art. 2B § 16-101(d)
Carroll, Charles, Howard & Prince Georges
from DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION, BOARD OF APPEALS,
by individual as to benefits
from WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION (Refer to AG letter dated 7/19/94 &
Labor & Employment §8-5A-12(a)(4)
from DISTRICT COURT
CIVIL ACTIONS
GENERALLY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EXPUNGEMENT, appeal on an application for
CRIMINAL ACTIONS
GENERALLY
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF JAILABLE OFFENSE
$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
$3.00 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$1.50 State Victims Crime Fund + $1.50 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
to COURT OF APPEALS
to COURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS
Civil Cases
Criminal Cases
APPEARANCE FEES - Fees are per firm, not per attorney. New counsel shall pay appearance fee.
APPEALS to COURT OF APPEALS
CIVIL ACTONS
CRIMINAL ACTIONS
See also SPECIAL ADMISSION OF OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEY
Last Revised 10/2015
TIME
None
n/a
$165
3
$165
NONE
$115
1
n/a
1
REFERENCE
Schedule II H
42 U.S.C.§ 12132
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-702 (e)
CJ § 7-201 (a) Schedule II A 1 (A)
Schedule III B 1 (A)
CJ § 7-201(a) Schedule II A 1 (A) CJ §7-202 (e)
Schedule III B 1 (A)
Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(c) CJ §7-202 (e)
Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)
Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(b) CJ §7-202 (e)
$80
$45
1
3
Schedule II A 4 (B)(1)
CJ § 7-409(b)
$3
3
CJ § 7-409(d)
$60 + Appearance Fee (see Appellate Cts. Fee Schedule for add'l fees)
4
Schedule II F & CJ §7-204(a) CJ §7-102
$60 (see Appellate Courts Fee Schedule for add'l fees)
$60 (see Appellate Courts Fee Schedule for add'l fees)
Contact county or see CJ 7-204
2
4
2
Schedule II F CJ §7-102
Schedule II F CJ §7-102
CJ § 7-204
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
2
CJ § 7-204
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
Contact county or see CJ § 7-204
2
3
CJ § 7-204
CJ § 7-204
1
SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
TIME
REFERENCE
ARBITRATION AWARD
CONFIRMATION, CORRECTION OR MODIFICATION UNDER CJ Title 3, Subtitle 2
CONFIRMATION UNDER CJ § 3-2A-05(i)
AUDITOR
COMPENSATION
GENERALLY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
REPORT, included in case file
BAD CHECK
BAIL BOND
DECLARATION OF TRUST (Rule 4-217(e)(1)(B))
FORFEITURE, PETITION
FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
FOR REMISSION
TO STRIKE
RELEASE OF
BOND, included in case file
Last Revised 10/2015
$95
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(1) CJ § 7-202(e)
$95
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(1) CJ § 7-202(e)
CJ § 2-102(b)(1)
reasonable amount as set by court but not less
than $15 for starting an account
> $10/cause audited + additional charge in
keeping w/proper compensation
NONE
as approved on
ratification
Montgomery Co. Code § 12-7
n/a
Schedule II C 1
Ch. 454 (SB 199) § 2, Acts of 2002
CJ § 7-208
NONE
n/a
Schedule II G 3
$25
$25
$25
NONE
NONE
2
2
2
n/a
n/a
Schedule II A 3 (B)(1)(a)
Schedule II A 3 (B)(1)(c)
Schedule II A 3 (B)(1)(b)
$10 + other penalties
on request of party
Schedule II C 2
Ch. 454 (SB 199) § 2, Acts of 2002
BOND PREMIUM, in civil action
CERTIFICATION
GENERALLY
EXEMPLIFICATION/TRIPLE SEAL
include in costs
Rule 1-406
$5
$10
2
2
Schedule II J; RP § 3-602
Schedule II D 5
OF QUALIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICER (including notary public)
CHARGING ORDER, REQUEST FOR (Rule 2-649)
CHILD SUPPORT
MOTION TO MODIFY
CIVIL
NEW CASE
MOTION TO MODIFY (PER FILING), alimony, custody, support, or visitation.
PETITION/MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
PRISONER, litigation relating to confinement
See also Washington County, for County Gov't exemption from fees.
$1
$31
2
2
CJ § 2-212(c)(2)
Schedule II D 5 - CJ § 7-202(e)
$31
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2)(a) CJ § 7-202(e)
$165
$31
$31
as directed by court
2
2
2
Schedule II A 1 (A) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
CJ § 5-1001 et seq. CJ § 7-202(e)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
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2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR & INDUSTRY under WAGE PAYMENT & COLLECTION LAW
(LE, title 3, Subtitle 5)
COMPTROLLER for RECORDING PROPERTY LIENS for income or sales and use tax
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING
ABANDONMENT OF
GENERALLY
NONE
TIME
n/a
REFERENCE
CJ § 7-403
NONE
n/a
RP § 3-603
MONTGOMERY CO.
IN GENERAL
CARROLL COUNTY, possession for water main, sewer etc., regardless of appeal
CONTEMPT, PETITION OR MOTION FOR (each Constructive civil contempt, post judgment and pendente lite)
COPYING
GENERALLY
CERTIFICATION
DEBIT DEVICE (copy key purchase)
EXEMPLIFYING/Triple Seal
FORMER AND ACTIVE ARMED FORCES MEMBERS & BENEFICIARIES
MAILING of copies
PLATS INCLUDING SUBDIVISION PLATS
See also Certification; Exemplifying; True Test Copy
COUNTY, including Baltimore City
CRIMINAL CASES
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
LAND RECORDS, recording among
COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS
Last Revised 10/2015
costs + appraisal, engineering & legal fees, as
agreed to by parties or determined by court costs
3
RP § 12-109(e)
Rule 12-211(d)
costs
3
Montgomery Co. Code § 49-50(f)
cost + 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)
award + costs
$31
50¢/page
$5 each
$10
$10
No fee for certain copies
$2 per request
50¢/11X17" page
$1/larger than 11x17" page
NONE
NONE w/o consent
NONE w/o consent
NONE, w/o gross negligence, bad faith or malice
> 10 days after
return and recordation
2
2
2
2
2
n/a
2
2
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
Carroll Co. Code § 14-201(a)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II I 1; CJ § 2-201(b)
Schedule II J
CJP § 2-201(b) & CJ § 7-202(a)
Schedule II K
CJP §7-406
Schedule II I 1
Schedule II I 2
Schedule II I 2
CJ § 7-203(b)(1)
RP § 3-603
RP § 3-603
Land Use §4-403
3
SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
CRIMINAL CASES [All money collected under CJ § 7-409 is paid to Comptroller, who is responsible for
allocating it per statute]
FILING FEE
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF A CRIME AS DEFINED IN CJ §7-409
$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 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$1.50 State Victims Crime Fund
$1.50 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
EXEMPTIONS
COUNTY
DEFENDANT, on acquittal only
AMOUNT
$80
$45
TIME
3
3
REFERENCE
Schedule II A 3 (A) & III B 1 (D) & (e)
CJ § 7-409(b)
CJ §7-409(d)
$3
NONE
NONE
3
n/a
n/a
CJ § 7-203(B)(1)
CJ § 7-203(B)(2)
See also Appeals; Appearance Fees; Bail Bond; Expungement; Sheriff's Fees
Last Revised 10/2015
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
CUSTODY - through 9/30/04
FOREIGN DECREE (FL § 9-215)
ENFORCEMENT (against violator)
TIME
REFERENCE
costs + expenses (including attorneys' and travel and witness expenses) if
inconvenient forum
3
Former FL § 9-215(b)
$110
n/a
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(c) + (C) CJ § 7-202(e)
costs + expenses (including attorneys' and travel and witness expenses) if
inconvenient forum
3
Former FL § 9-207(g)
$15
2
Schedule II B
MOTION TO MODIFY (per filing)
CUSTODY - on or after 10/1/04
FOREIGN DECREE (FL § 9.5-101 et se.q )
ENFORCEMENT (against violator)
$31
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
cost + expenses (including child care, attorneys' and investigative fees,
communication, travel and witness expenses) unless clearly inappropriate
3
FL § 9.5-112*
FILING (Certified Foreign Custody)
$110
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(c) CJ § 7-202(e)
PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT
None
n/a
FILING (Certified Foreign Custody)
Petition to Enforce
DISMISSAL
By the court (except State unless authorized by law)
Voluntary Dismissal
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) and (d)
Voluntary Dismissal
$15
2
Schedule II B
$31
2
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
MOTION TO MODIFY (per filing)
CH. 192 (HB 49), Acts of 2005, repealed
some provisions relating to witness fees
as 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.
Last Revised 10/2015
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
DEPOSITION, NOTICE OF FROM COURT OF ANOTHER STATE (Foreign Deposition)
DISMISSAL, voluntary (civil case only) Full or Partial
DISTRICT COURT
JURY TRIAL PRAYER
CIVIL
CRIMINAL
ADDITIONAL COST IF CONVICTED OF A CRIME AS DEFINED IN CJ§7-409(b)(includes jailable traffic offenses)
$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
$3.00 FEE BREAKDOWN AS:
$1.50 State Victims Crime Fund
$1.50 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
LIEN, release or satisfaction (Rule 3-621)
Including satisfaction of judgment of restitution
REMOVAL FROM (CJ § 6-104(b)) Civil Case filed in District but plaintiff requests transfer to Circuit to
consolidate with case there.
See also Appeals
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT FOR LIMITED OR ABSOLUTE
SUPPLEMENTAL BILL OF COMPLAINT (Rule 9-202(d))
$110
$15
TIME
2
2
$165
$80
$45
3
3
3
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FL Title 4, Subtitle 5)
APPEALS FROM DISTRICT COURT
MARYLAND PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER (FL § 4-506(d)(12)) (respondent only)
OUT OF STATE PROTECTIVE ORDER (FL § 4-508.1)
PETITION TO SHIELD
APPEAL TO COURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS
EJECTMENT, recording a request for notice of judgment
EXECUTION, WRIT OF (fee for each request received)
EXPUNGEMENT
APPEAL FROM DISTRICT COURT ON APPLICATION
PETITION, CRIMINAL CASE
GENERALLY (including PGJ, NOLLE PROS & STET)
RECORDS RELATING TO CHARGES AFTER JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL OR VERDIT OF NOT GUILTY
REVERSE WAIVER IF GRANTED
PETITION, JUVENILE CASE
GENERALLY
RECORDS RELATING TO PETITION AFTER FINDING OF NOT INVOLVED
Last Revised 10/2015
REFERENCE
Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(a) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II B
Schedule II A 1; & III B 1 (C) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II A 3(A)
CJ§ 7-409(b)
CJ § 7-409(e)(2)
CJ § 7-409(e)(4)
CJ § 7-409(e)(3)
$3
3
$15
1
CJ § 7-409(d)
CJ § 7-409(f)
CJ § 7-409(f)
Schedule II G 1 (E)
$165 (collect in District Court)
1
Schedule II A 4 (A) CJ § 7-202(e)
$165
NONE
2
n/a
Schedule II A 1 (A) CJ § 7-202(e)
Fee for SuppFee for supplemental
complaint was eliminated in the 2014
Revision of Cost Schedule
NONE
$165
NONE
NONE
n/a
3
n/a
n/a
$60
$15
$31
4
2
2
Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(a)
Schedule II A 1 (D) & III B 1 (G) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II G 2
FL § 4-504(c), Rule 16-1009(b)(2),
Schedule III B 1 (G)
Schedule II F, CJ § 7-102
Schedule II G 1 (F) RP § 8-402.2(c)
Schedule II D 4 - CJ § 7-202(e)
$115
1
Schedule II A 4 (B)(2)(b) CJ § 7-202(e)
$30
NONE
NONE
2
n/a
n/a
Schedule II A (3)(B)(2)
Schedule II A 3 (B)(2)(a); and CJ § 7-203(b)(2)
Schedule II A 3 (B)(2)(b)
$30
NONE
2
n/a
Schedule II A 2 (B)
Schedule II A 2 (B)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
FIDUCIARY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNT
FILING OF
REVIEW OF by Trust Clerk who is employee of the clerks' office
0 to $10,000
over $10,000 to $25,000
over $25,000
FINANCING RECORDS, including assignment, continuation, modification, release or termination
CL §§ 9-403 to 9-406)
INSTRUMENT INVOLVING SOLELY PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, other than release
INSTRUMENT < 9 pages, other than release or instrument involving solely principal residence
INSTRUMENT > 10 pages, other than instrument involving solely principal residence
RELEASE < 9 pages
FORECLOSURE
COMPLAINT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ADDITIONAL FEE
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NO ADDITIONAL FEE
REQUEST FOR MEDIATION
FOREIGN JUDGMENT (CJ §§ 11-801 to 11-807) See CUSTODY for foreign custody orders
GARNISHMENT, WRIT OF Fee for each request received
HABEAS CORPUS, PETITION FOR (unless filed by the public defender)
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DEPOSITORY (RP § 11B-113(d)(4))
By law must be filed in depository. You may get request to file in land, if so, then refer to land
record filing fees.
INDEXING OF ASSOCIATION'S NAME
INITIAL DOCUMENTS
AMENDMENT TO DOCUMENTS
INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER in delinquency proceedings (fees recoverable from insurer only)
(Baltimore City)
JUDGMENT
EJECTMENT, request for notice of
ENFORCEMENT
ANCILLARY RELIEF IN AID OF (Rule 2-651)
REQUEST FOR ORAL EXAMINATION IN AID OF (Rule 2-633)
0 to $200
over $200 to $1,000
over $1,000
OF JUDGMENT PROHIBITING OR MANDATING ACTION (Rule 2-648)
FOREIGN (CJ § 11-801 et seq. )
Last Revised 10/2015
AMOUNT
TIME
REFERENCE
$10
2
Schedule II E 1
$10
$20
$30
2
2
2
Schedule II E 2
Schedule II E 2
Schedule II E 2
$20
$20
$75
$10
2
2
2
2
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iii)
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(ii)
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iv)
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(i)
$165
$300
NONE
$50
$110
$31
$165
2
2
n/a
2
2
2
2
Schedule II A 1 (A) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II A 1 (E)
NONE
n/a
Memorandum from State Court
Administrator to Clerks dated 4/18/89
& CJ § 2-201(b)
$50
$5/page up to $25
NONE except by court order or other law
Schedule II A 1 (F)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(b) CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II D 4 - CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II A 1 (A)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
2
2
CJ § 2-203
3
IN § 9-206
$15
2
Schedule II G 1 (F)
RP § 8-402.2 (c)
$31
$31 + Steno Fees
$5
$10
$15
$31
$110
2
2
Schedule II D 2 CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II D 3 CJ § 7-202(e)
CJ § 7-401(a) & (b)
2
2
Schedule II D 1 CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(b) CJ § 7-202(e)
CJ § 11-805(a)(1)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
MARYLAND COURT
ASSIGNMENT OF
CREDIT ON/Partial Satisfaction/Release
MODIFICATION OF
RECORDATION OF (other than court entering)
RELEASE OF
RENEWAL OF
SATISFACTION OF, generally
SATISFACTION OF LIEN, FILED BY DISTRICT COURT (Rule 3-621)
RESTITUTION - Recording and indexing and filing notice of satisfaction
JUDICIAL SALE of real property (Rule 14-301 et seq. )
JURY COSTS
REMOVAL FROM ASSIGNMENT W/I 48 HOURS OF TRIAL (1st, 2nd & 4th circuits)
VIEW OF PROPERTY
JUVENILE
CINA, TPR AND ADOPTION resulting from TPR
CINS or delinquency proceeding (respondent, custodian, guardian or parent)
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
NONE
NONE, for obligee
include recordation fees
TIME
n/a
before 1st
auditor's account
ratified after sale
REFERENCE
Schedule II G 1 (B)
Schedule II G 1 (B)
Schedule II G 1 (B)
Schedule II G 1 (A)
Schedule II G 1 (B)
Schedule II G 1 (C)
Schedule II G 1 (B)
Schedule II G 1 (E)
CP § 11-611
RP § 14-103 (e)
actual cost for unused jurors
expense of transporting jurors
3
Rule 2-509
Rule 2-515(b)
no fee
reasonable costs between $0 - $165
(court sets)
3
3
Schedule III B 1 (F)
Schedule II A 2 (A) & III B 1 (F); CJ § 7-202(e)
CJ § 3-8A-19(g)
reasonable costs between $0 -$165
(court sets)
3
CJ § 3-8A-19.2(c)(4); CJ § 7-202(e)
.50¢/page
.50¢/11x17" page
$1/other than 11x17" page
2
2
Schedule II I 1
Schedule II I 2
$60 for instruments executed 07/01/11 - 03/30/20, $40 otherwise
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 07/01/11 - 06/30/20, $40 otherwise
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 07/01/11 - 06/30/20, $95 otherwise
2
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(iv) CJ § 13-604(a)
RELEASE < 9 pages
$50 for instruments executed 07/01/11 - 06/30/20, $30 otherwise
2
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(i) CJ § 13-604(a)
PEACE ORDER (respondent, custodian, guardian or parent)
See also Expungement
LAND RECORDS
COPYING (generally)
PLAT COPY
RECORDATION, GENERALLY
INSTRUMENT INVOLVING SOLELY PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, other than release
Last Revised 10/2015
AMOUNT
8
SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
MANUFACTURED HOMES, AFFADAVIT OF AFFIXATION OR SEVERANCE
EXEMPTIONS (county, municipality, Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning
Commission or Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, unless consenting)
Power of Attorney, Release of Power of Appointment & Affidavit of Manufactured Homes
LIEN
GENERALLY (INCL. Recordation of, assignment of, credit on, full/partial modification of, full/
partial relapse of)
BAIL FORFEITURE IN DISTRICT COURT, NOTICE OF (Rule 4-217(i)(4)(B))
COMPTROLLER for RECORDING PROPERTY LIENS for income or sales and use tax
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LIEN - recording, indexing, or release of
FAMILY SECURITY TRUST FUND - recording, indexing, or release of
FEDERAL LIEN - new lien, modification or release
FORECLOSURE - Request for Notice of Sale.
appears under "Recordation Fees"
HOMEBUILDER GUARANTY FUND
HOME IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND
HOSPITAL LIEN - recording, indexing, or release of
PUBLIC DEFENDER
REAL ESTATE GUARANTY FUND
RELEASE FILED BY DISTRICT COURT (Rule 3-621)
RESTITUTION, notice of
SATISFACTION OF LIEN/JUDGMENT FOR RESTITUTION FILED BY DISTRICT COURT (Rule 3-621)
UNPAID WAGES
WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY - recording, indexing, release
WATER SHED TREATMENT PLANT LIEN - recording, indexing, or release of
LIS PENDENS - filed in civil. (May also file in land. Land recording fees apply.)
MARRIAGE
CEREMONY
Clerk, Chief Deputy or Deputy Clerk
Judge
APPLICATION FEE FOR LICENSE see Family Law 2-404. Fees vary by county
REPLACEMENT LICENSE (all counties) prior to expiration
ARMED FORCES, COPY OF RECORD requested by former or active member or beneficiary including certified
copies)
MARYLAND LEGAL AID, INC. representing party. No prepayment.
Last Revised 10/2015
$20
TIME
2
REFERENCE
RP §§ 8B-202(e)(2) & 8B-302(C)(2)
$20
n/a
$20
2
RP §§ 8B-202(e) and 8B-302 (c); RP3-601(a); ET 11-108(e)
$15
2
Schedule II G 1 (D) & (E)
RP § 3-603
NONE
NONE
$2
$15
$3
$15
n/a
n/a
2
2
bill monthly
2
$15
$15
$2
NONE
$15
NONE
NONE
NONE
$15
NONE
2
2
2
n/a
2
n/a
n/a
2
2
n/a
$2
$165
2
2
EN § 4-312(d)
Schedule II A 1 (A)(1); CJ § 7-202(e)
Jan. 25, 2010 OAG advice letter
General: $25
Cecil Co.: $30
General: $25
Cecil Co.: $30
$10 + varies by County
$10
NONE
2
FL § 2-410(a)(2)(i)2
2
FL § 2-410(a)(2)(i)1
2
n/a
n/a
FL §2-404
FL § 2-404(a)(3)(ii)
CJ § 7-406
3
Schedule III B 1 (J)
see FL§2-404
Appropriate fee for service provided.
Schedule II G 1 (D) & (E)
RP § 3-603
NR § 3-125(d)
HO § 7-4A-12(e)(6); Sch II G I (D)(I)
RP § 3-404, sch, II G 1 (D) & (E)
CJ § 2-201(b); Schedule II G 1 (G)
BR § 4.5-711(f)(7); Schedule II G 1 (I)
BR § 8-410 (f)(7); Schedule II G 1 (D)
CL § 16-605(d)
CP § 16-212(d)(3)(iii)
BOP § 17-411(e)(7); Schedule II G 1 (I)
Schedule II G 1 (E)
CP § 11-611(2)
Schedule II G 1 (E), CP § 11-611
L & E § 3-1105
EN § 9-949
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION recognized pro bono or legal services program.
No Prepayment.
Appropriate fee for service provided.
But see civil litigation by prisoner in connection with confinement
MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
LAND RECORDS, recording among
MUNICIPALITY
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
LAND RECORDS, recording among
NOTARY PUBLIC
Administering Oath
OATHS
OF OFFICES, ADMINISTERING
GENERALLY
NOTARIES PUBLIC - Administering
Certificate of Qualification
NATURALIZATION
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION
PASSPORT APPLICATION
GENERALLY - Clerk Fee
Please see http://www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/costs.html
for Passport fees and requirements. Fees and process change frequently.
PATERNITY
Child Support Enforcement Administration or approved client.
PLAT
SUBDIVISION AND SURVEY PLATS
CLERK'S FILING FEE (varies by County, see exceptions in RP § 3-108(a)(2), (g), (n)
LARGE FORMAT (Filed in Plat in Record)
RP § 3-603
RP § 3-603
NONE w/o consent
NONE w/o consent
RP § 3-603
RP § 3-603
$1 + up to $10 or $11 (set by Sec'y of State)
2
SG § 18-103(e)(3)
NONE
2
SG § 16-108(c) repealed (Ch. 14 (SB 141),
Acts of 2003 effective 10/1/03
$1 + up to $11 (set by Sec'y of State)
$1
set by federal law
$1
2
2
2
2
SG § 18-103(e)(3)
CJ § 2-212(c)(2)
$25
2
22 C.F.R. §§ 22.1 & 51.51(b)
$165
3
Schedule II A 1 (A), & III B 1 (K) CJ § 7-202(e)
No fee
$5.00 per set of plats
$25.00 per set
(1/2 fee transmitted to Archives; No fee for SDAT)
MINOR SUBDIVISION (Filed in Land Records)
$20.00 per set
COUNTY FEES
(See County Code or Zoning Ordinance for County
Fee, if any)
MARYLAND NATIONAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Last Revised 10/2015
REFERENCE
Schedule III B 1 (I)
NONE w/o consent
NONE w/o consent
(1/2 fee transmitted to Archives; No fee for SDAT
copy)
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY CLERK'S FILING FEE
TIME
3
Reasonable fee (clerk sets)
CJ § 2-212(c)(2)
FL § 5-1011(c)
2
With copy
2
With copy
RP § 3-108(d); RP § 3-102(a)(2)(ii)
RP § 3-304
RP § 3-108.1(d)(4)
RP § 3-304
RP § 3-601(a)(2)(ii)
2, if any
See your County Code or Zoning Ordinance
for County Fee, if any.
Art. 28 § 7-115)(c)
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION PLATS
COUNTY ROAD PLATS
COPIES OF PLATS (See "Copying" Section)
POSSESSION, WRIT OF (fee for each request received)
POST-CONVICTION, PETITION FOR (unless filed by the public defender)
POWER OF APPOINTMENT, release of
No fee to County
TIME
REFERENCE
As of 10/1/02, to RP § 3-109
be filed with State
Archives
n/a
RP § 3-603
$31
$165
$20
2
2
2
NONE
NONE
n/a
n/a
CP § 16-212 (d)(3)(iii)
CP § 16-210 (c)(2)(ii)
NONE
NONE
$15
n/a
n/a
2
Art. 25 § 4(b)
CJ § 2-207(c)
Schedule II G 1 (F)
CJ § 2-201(b)
$15
2
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER (fees in delinquency proceedings recoverable from insurer only)
(Baltimore City)
PROCEEDINGS (e.g., Rule 14-306)
$15
3
Schedule II G 1 (G)
CJ § 2-201(b)
IN 9-206
NONE
2
REGULATIONS (Dorchester County)
RELEASE OF LIEN OF JUDGMENT FILED BY DISTRICT COURT
SATISFACTION OF LIEN/JUDGMENT FOR RESTITUTION FILED BY DISTRICT COURT
NONE
NONE
None ADDED
PUBLIC DEFENDER
LIEN for services
PUBLIC RECORDS AS TO FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY OF CLIENT
RECORDATION FEES
ACTS, ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISCHARGE PAPERS FROM ARMED SERVICES
EJECTMENT, request for notice of judgment
FORECLOSURE, Request for Notice of Foreclosure Sale
See also Bail Bond; Judgment; Lien, Land Record; Plat
REDEMPTION, right of
REMOVAL
FROM CIRCUIT COURT to another circuit court (FED Court no fee. Clerk may petition the court for an
additional fee.)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Schedule II D 4; CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule A 1 (A)(2): CJ § 7-202(e)
ET § 11-108(e)
Schedule II G 1 (H)
CJ § 2-201(b)
Art. 25 § 4(c)
Schedule II G 1 (B) & (E)
Schedule II G 1 (B) & (E);
$165
2
Schedule II A 1 (A) CJ § 7-202(e)
$60
4
Schedule II F
FROM DISTRICT COURT (CJ § 6-104(b))
REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF SALE - Foreclosure.
$165 (collect in District Court)
$15
1
2
Schedule II A 4 (A) CJ § 7-202(e)
II G 1 (G)
RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY, petition for (owner of property ordered returned)
SHERIFF'S FEES
CIVIL ACTION
NONE
n/a
CP § 1-203(d)(4); Schedule I B 2
CRIMINAL ACTION
Last Revised 10/2015
AMOUNT
n/a as of 10/1/02
5
3
CJ § 7-402
Rule 2-603(b)
CJ § 7-402
11
SUMMARY OF CHARGES, COSTS, AND FEES OF THE CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Effective October 1, 2015
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
to be paid to the District Court clerk
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk when the service, such as acceptance of the filing, is provided
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk at the conclusion of the case
to be paid to the Circuit Court clerk before transport to the receiving court
to be paid to the sheriff
SERVICE
AMOUNT
SPECIAL ADMISSION OF OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEY (Rule 14 of Rules Governing Admission to Bar)
SUBPOENAS of BAR COUNSEL, OPPOSITION TO (rule 16-732(d))
SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS (1st copy of subdivision plat; other copies from Archivist)
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS - See Judgment - Enforcement
SUPPORT
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION OR CLIENT
MOTION TO MODIFY
URESA
TRANSCRIPT
AUDITOR'S HEARING
$100
$110
NONE
3
2
3
REFERENCE
Schedule II A 1 (B)(4); CJ § 7-202(f)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(3)(c) CJ § 7-202(e)
RP § 3-304
CJ § 7-401
Schedule III B 1 (K)
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2); CJ § 7-202(e)
Schedule III B 1 (H)
as allocated by court among parties
Rule 2-543(i)
COURT ORDERED
allocated by court among parties or public funds
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 2-542(i)
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)
MASTER'S HEARING
as allocated by court among parties
Rule 2-541(i)
initially by plaintiff, then allocated as costs
CJ § 7-402(b)
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS - See Judgment - Enforcement
TRANSFER OF CASE
from DISTRICT COURT ON JURY TRIAL DEMAND
CIVIL
CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC
from CIRCUIT COURT
TRUE TEST COPY
VISITATION, MOTION TO MODIFY (fee for each request received)
WASHINGTON COUNTY as to filing fee, recording fee, transfer tax and documentary stamp as to a
complaint, deed, plat, easement or other document
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT COMMISSION
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
FINANCING RECORDS, recording among
LAND RECORDS, recording among
WORKERS' COMPENSATION, action by covered employee or dependent against 3rd party
Last Revised 10/2015
appropriate fee for service provided
$31
appropriate fee for service provided
TIME
2
2
n/a
2
3
Schedule III B 1 (C)
$165
$80
$60
NONE above copying charge
$31
NONE above copying charge
4
n/a
2
n/a
Schedule II F
Schedule II I 1
Schedule II A 1 (B)(2) CJ § 7-202(e)
Washington Co. Code § 6-205(b)
NONE
n/a
TR § 10-203 - Compact
Art. XIII.5(f)
NONE w/o consent
NONE w/o consent
costs and counsel to be allowed among covered employee or dependents(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 of a judgment
n/a
n/a
RP § 3-603
RP § 3-603
LE § 9-902(f)
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