| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Circuit Court Clerk: 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Register of Wills: 14735 Main Street, Room D4001, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (mail: PO Box 1729, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772). District Court (Upper Marlboro): 14735 Main Street, Suite 173B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3042 |
| Phone | Circuit Court Clerk (301) 952-3318; Register of Wills (301) 952-3250; District Court, Upper Marlboro (301) 298-4000 |
| Hours | Circuit Court Clerk, District Court, and Register of Wills all 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, except legal holidays |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (circuit court clerks) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per document plus $0.50 per page; exemplified (triple-seal) copy $10.00 |
Prince George's County's Clerk of the Circuit Court, Mahasin El Amin, keeps felony, civil, family, and most probate-related Circuit Court filings at the courthouse on Main Street in Upper Marlboro. The clerk's office maintains its own informational website in addition to the county directory page, but case searching itself runs through the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search rather than a county-only index.
A separately elected Register of Wills handles estate administration and serves as clerk to the Orphans' Court, whose judges in Prince George's County are constitutionally required to be members of the Maryland bar. The District Court of Maryland, District 5, is a third, independent system with clerk's offices in Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville, covering landlord-tenant cases, smaller civil claims, traffic, and misdemeanors.
Search Prince George's County court records online
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County
- Cost
- Free to search Maryland Judiciary Case Search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Circuit Court felony criminal, civil, and family case records for Prince George's County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
The clerk's office also maintains its own site at princegeorgescourts.org with additional forms and division information; case search runs through the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search.
Other courts
District Court of Maryland, District 5 (Upper Marlboro)
- Cost
- Free to search Maryland Judiciary Case Search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Landlord-tenant, smaller civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic cases for Prince George's County, heard at the Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville District Court locations
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
District Court clerk's offices are run by Judiciary staff, separate from the elected Circuit Court clerk.
Other courts
Register of Wills for Prince George's County
- Cost
- Free to review; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Estate administration and probate filings for Prince George's County
- Records
- Probate
Orphans' Court judges in Prince George's County must be members of the Maryland bar.
What is available online
Circuit Court, District Court, and appellate case information for Prince George's County is searched through the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal. The Clerk of the Circuit Court's own princegeorgescourts.org site adds forms and division contact information but is not a separate case index. Land records are searched separately through the statewide mdlandrec.net system.
Which clerk has your record
In Maryland, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Maryland page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Court of Maryland | Civil and criminal appeals as of right from the circuit courts; Appeals from certain administrative agencies | Clerk of the Appellate Court of Maryland |
| Circuit Courts (one per county and Baltimore City, 8 judicial circuits) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil cases above the District Court's monetary limit | Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county or Baltimore City |
| District Court of Maryland (statewide, 12 numbered districts) | Landlord-tenant and eviction cases; Civil claims up to $30,000; Misdemeanors and certain felonies | District Court Clerk's Office for that district location (Judiciary employees, not an elected county clerk) |
| Orphans' Court | Probate of wills; Estate administration disputes; Guardianship of property in some cases | Register of Wills, who serves as Clerk to the Orphans' Court |
Request records in person or by mail
Prince George's County clerk offices
Circuit Court Clerk: 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Register of Wills: 14735 Main Street, Room D4001, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (mail: PO Box 1729, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772). District Court (Upper Marlboro): 14735 Main Street, Suite 173B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3042
Phone: Circuit Court Clerk (301) 952-3318; Register of Wills (301) 952-3250; District Court, Upper Marlboro (301) 298-4000
Hours: Circuit Court Clerk, District Court, and Register of Wills all 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, except legal holidays
Circuit Court records. Request copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, in person or by mail. Include the case number if known, the party names and approximate filing year if not, exactly which document is needed, and whether it must be certified.
Estate and probate records. Contact the Register of Wills at the same courthouse, Room D4001, or by mail to PO Box 1729, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Ask for the specific document, such as letters testamentary or the order admitting a will to probate.
District Court records. Contact the District Court clerk's office at the Upper Marlboro or Hyattsville location that heard the case; District Court clerks are separate from the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Maryland |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (circuit court clerks) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per document plus $0.50 per page; exemplified (triple-seal) copy $10.00 |
From the Judiciary's Summary of Charges, Costs, and Fees of the Clerks of the Circuit Court effective October 1, 2025 (Schedule II I 1 and I 3; Courts Article §§ 2-201(b) and 7-202). No fee for mailing copies. Certain copies are free to former and active armed forces members and beneficiaries. This schedule applies to circuit court clerks only; District Court and Register of Wills copy fees are set separately, so confirm with those offices.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Maryland court records are open to the public by default under the Maryland Rules on access to court records (Rules 16-901 through 16-912, "Access to Court Records," Title 16, Chapter 900), but several categories are removed from public view:
The Maryland guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Prince George's County court records?
Use the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal. The Clerk of the Circuit Court's own princegeorgescourts.org site has forms and contact information but is not a separate case-search tool.
Who keeps probate records in Prince George's County?
The Register of Wills, whose office is in the same Upper Marlboro courthouse as the Circuit Court Clerk. Orphans' Court judges here must be members of the Maryland bar.
Where are Prince George's County traffic and eviction cases heard?
The District Court of Maryland, District 5, with locations in Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville, handles landlord-tenant, smaller civil, traffic, and misdemeanor cases for the county.
How do I get a certified copy of a Prince George's County Circuit Court record?
Write to the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, with the case number, the document needed, and whether it must be certified. Call ahead to confirm the current fee.
Sources
- Maryland Courts — Prince George's County Directory — https://www.mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory/princegeorges
- Prince George's County Circuit Court Clerk's Office — https://princegeorgescourts.org/178/Clerk-of-the-Circuit-Court
- Register of Wills for Prince George's County — https://registers.maryland.gov/main/princegeorges.html
- Maryland Courts — District Court, Upper Marlboro (District 5) — https://www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/princegeorgesUPPERMARLBORO
- Maryland Courts — Courts Directory — https://www.mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory/appellate
- Maryland Courts — District Court of Maryland — https://www.mdcourts.gov/district
- Maryland Courts — Orphans' Court — https://www.mdcourts.gov/orphanscourt
- Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal — https://www.mdcourts.gov/casesearch
- Maryland Courts — Court Records — https://www.mdcourts.gov/courts/courtrecords
- DPSCS — Criminal History Background Checks — https://dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/bgchecks.shtml
- Maryland Register of Wills — Directory of Offices — https://registers.maryland.gov/main/directory.html
- Maryland Courts — Circuit Court Fee Schedule — https://www.mdcourts.gov/circuit/feeschedule
- Summary of Charges, Costs, and Fees of the Clerks of the Circuit Court (effective October 1, 2025) [PDF] — https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/circuit/feesummaryschedule.pdf
- Maryland Courts — Expungement (Adult) — https://www.mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/expungement
- Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-105 — https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp§ion=10-105&enactments=false
See also: all Maryland counties.