AACPLL FAQs > Service of Process

The following is a list of resources available in the Law Library. It is not exhaustive and is intended only to provide background information for library patrons. It should not be regarded as legal advice.

ASSISTANCE

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Family Court Help Center   in-person services - only if a family law issue

Maryland Court Help Center  

phone (410-260-1392) and online chat services (https://www.mdcourts.gov/helpcenter/mchc).

8:30 am - 8:00 pm, M - F   

Sheriff's Department - Location for Service 

2009-E or F Commerce Park Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401

410-222-1490

MARYLAND CODE, RULES & REGULATIONS:

(Also available in library in section 3B) 

     Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, Title 2: Court Personnel

• Subtitle 6: Officers of the District Court 
• Service of Process by Constable or Sheriff §2–605
  

     Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, Title 6: Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice 

• Subtitle 3: Process
• General Provisions §6–301-§6–313
   
  

     Md. Rules of Procedure Title 2, Civil Procedure-Circuit Court

• Chapter 100 Commencement of Action and Process
• Rules 2-112 to 2-126

     Md. Rules of Procedure Title 3,     Civil Procedure-District Court 

• Chapter 100 Commencement of Action and Process
• Rules 3-112 to 3-126  
  

ONLINE RESOURCES:

• People's Law Library of Maryland:
• Service and Certificates of Service 
• Frequently Asked Questions About "Service of Process" in Maryland 
• Maryland Judiciary Access to Justice Department videos and tip sheets:
• Circuit Court Service of Process  and TIP SHEET 06
• District Court Service of Process  and TIP SHEET 05
• Service of Process: How to Serve a Business and TIP SHEET 52 
• Maryland Judiciary General Instructions for Family Law Forms have a section on Service starting on page 4.

FORMS:

• AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Certified Mail Restricted Delivery – Receipt Requested) http://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/family/forms/ccdr056.pdf/ccdr056.pdf
• AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Hand Delivery/Private Process) http://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/family/forms/ccdr055.pdf/ccdr055.pdf
• CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE http://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdr058.pdf
• CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE http://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/courtforms/joint/ccdc067.pdf/ccdc067.pdf  
• Motion for Alternate Service https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdr070.pdf  
• Notice - Alternate Service https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdr070.pdf  

LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• West's Maryland Law Encyclopedia, 18 M.L.E. Process 

http://aacpll.pbworks.com/w/page/75016643/Service%20of%20Process

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