Hire a Process Server in Maryland

No. Maryland does not require a license, registration, bond, certification, or background check to serve process. Under Maryland Rule 2-123, any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action may serve. This applies to both Circuit Court and District Court proceedings.

Process service in Maryland typically costs between $40 and $175, with the wide range reflecting the variation between suburban Montgomery County, Baltimore City, and rural Eastern Shore counties. Legal Eye Investigations and Capitol Process are common Maryland providers. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.

In Maryland Circuit Court, a summons is valid for 60 days after issuance and may be reissued without limit (Maryland Rule 2-113). In District Court, the summons is valid for only 30 days (Rule 3-113). Service must be completed within these windows, making District Court service particularly time-sensitive.

Yes, with basic qualifications. Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action may serve process in Maryland under Rules 2-123 and 3-123. Sheriffs and their deputies also have authority to serve. No special appointment or license is required for private individuals.

If personal service cannot be completed, Maryland allows substitute service at the defendant's dwelling or place of abode with a resident of suitable age and discretion. Service by certified mail with restricted delivery is also authorized. If the defendant's whereabouts are unknown, posting or service by publication may be ordered under Maryland Rule 2-122.

Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find process servers in Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Frederick, and all Maryland counties. Search by county and submit bid requests from verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.