Search Prince George's County Divorce Records
Prince George's County divorce records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. You can search basic case data online at no cost through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search, or contact the Clerk's Office directly to request certified copies of divorce decrees and related documents filed in Prince George's County.
Prince George's County Overview
Prince George's County Circuit Court
The Prince George's County Circuit Court is at 14735 Main Street in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This is the court that handles all divorce cases filed in the county. The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Mahasin S. El Amin, oversees the office from Room D-1015. You can reach the Clerk directly at 301-952-3318. The general line is 301-952-3655. A toll-free number, 1-800-937-1335, is available for people calling from outside the local area. TTY users can call 301-952-3925. The fax number is 301-952-3768. All offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Circuit Court page gives general guidance on court services, filing requirements, and contact details. If you need help before you visit, start there. The general email address for the Clerk's Office is ccct@co.pg.md.us. Mail and written requests for divorce records go to the same address: 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
The screenshot above shows the main court portal for Prince George's County. From there you can navigate to the Clerk's Office, the Family Division, and the forms library for all domestic case filings.
| Court Address | 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Circuit Court | Mahasin S. El Amin, Room D-1015 Direct: 301-952-3318 |
| Main Phone | 301-952-3655 | Toll-Free: 1-800-937-1335 |
| TTY / Fax | TTY: 301-952-3925 | Fax: 301-952-3768 |
| General Email | ccct@co.pg.md.us |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Prince George's County Family Division Services
The Family Division handles all domestic relations matters, including divorce filings and modifications. The Family Division Director is Melinda L. Jackson, reachable at 301-952-3024 or mjackson@co.pg.md.us. The Family Division Information Center handles general questions and can be reached at 301-780-8000. This center is a good first call if you are not sure where to start with your case in Prince George's County.
Several free services are available through the Family Division. Family Law Orientation is offered in both English and Spanish. It gives you a broad overview of how divorce cases move through the court. The Family Division Paralegal Unit can assist with procedural questions. Mediation programs are available through Family Support Services to help resolve contested issues without a full trial. Magistrate hearings handle temporary orders and financial matters during the case.
The Family Division page above shows the full range of services available to people going through a divorce in Prince George's County. Many of these services are free and open to the public.
The Family Law Self-Help Center is in Room M0159 and can be reached at 301-780-2000. It is a useful resource for people who are representing themselves. The Law Library is in Room M1400 at 301-952-3438 and has legal research materials, form guides, and access to Maryland statutes for anyone working through a divorce case on their own.
Prince George's County uses a Family Differentiated Case Management (DCM) Plan. Cases are assigned to scheduling tracks based on how complex they are. A straightforward uncontested divorce moves faster. Contested cases with property or custody disputes go on a longer track. The DCM Plan helps the court manage its docket and gives parties a clearer sense of what timeline to expect.
Note: Completed Reports of Absolute Divorce can be emailed directly to the Domestic section at ccpgclerkdomestic@mdcourts.gov for faster processing.
Searching Prince George's County Divorce Records Online
The free tool for finding Prince George's County divorce records online is the Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us. It runs around the clock at no charge. To search, go to the site and select Civil Case as the case type, then choose Circuit Court Only and pick Prince George's County from the jurisdiction list. Enter one or both party names. Adding a date range helps narrow results if you have a general idea when the case was filed. Look for case type DA for absolute divorce or DL for limited divorce.
Case Search shows basic public information only. You get party names, case number, filing date, current case status, and upcoming hearings. The actual decree and case documents are not visible online. To get copies of those, you need to contact the Clerk's Office. Having the case number first makes any request faster. Public access terminals at the courthouse also let you search from on-site if you prefer.
Under Maryland Rule 16-902, court records are public unless a specific rule or court order restricts them. Maryland Rule 16-934 shields Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and certain information about minor children from public copies. Those items are redacted before records are released. Victims of domestic violence may have additional information protected in their case files.
How to Get Prince George's County Divorce Records
There are three ways to request divorce records from Prince George's County Circuit Court. In person is the most direct option. Go to the Clerk's Office at 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, during regular hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday). Bring the case number if you have it. Staff can locate the file and provide copies at the standard fee rate. You can view case files at the courthouse at no charge. Only copying fees apply when you want paper copies to take with you.
By mail, send a written request to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Your request should include the full names of both parties, the date of the divorce, the case number if known, the type of document you need, your mailing address, the purpose for the request, a copy of your photo ID, and payment. Use check or money order made payable to "Clerk of the Circuit Court." There is a $2 mail surcharge added to mail requests. Do not send cash through the mail.
Absolute divorce records can also be requested by email when you need a completed Report of Absolute Divorce. Send those requests to ccpgclerkdomestic@mdcourts.gov. Include the case details in your message. Staff will confirm receipt and follow up with instructions for payment and delivery.
Note: If you need certified copies mailed back quickly, include a pre-paid return envelope with your written request and the Clerk's Office will use it to send your records.
Prince George's County Divorce Records Fees
Copy fees at the Prince George's County Circuit Court are set by Maryland law. Regular copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the $0.50 per-page copy fee. Triple seal or exemplified copies, which are sometimes required for out-of-state legal matters, cost $10.00 plus the copy fee. Modifications and contempt filings carry a $31 fee. Voluntary dismissals cost $15. Mail requests include a $2 surcharge. All payments must be made by check or money order made payable to "Clerk of the Circuit Court." The office does not accept cash by mail.
Filing fees for new divorce cases in Prince George's County are $165 without an attorney and $175 with one. That is the base filing fee. Additional fees may apply depending on what you file during the case. Under Md. Code, Family Law § 7-101, at least one spouse must have lived in Maryland for six months before filing if the grounds for divorce occurred outside the state. The residency rule affects which county you file in, and Prince George's County is the right court if either party lives there now.
What Prince George's County Divorce Records Contain
A Prince George's County divorce case file is built up over the life of the case. The CC-DR-020 (Complaint for Absolute Divorce) starts the file when it is first filed. It is accompanied by the CC-DCM-001 (Civil-Domestic Case Information Report), which gives the court background on the parties and the nature of the case. Financial statements come in as form CC-DR-030 or CC-DR-031, depending on combined income. The CC-DR-033 (Joint Statement of Marital and Non-Marital Property) lists all assets and debts. A Certificate of Service confirms that all papers were properly delivered to the other party.
As the case moves forward, the file grows. The CC-DR-050 (Answer) is the responding spouse's reply. A CC-DR-094 (Counter-Complaint for Absolute Divorce) may be filed if the other spouse has their own claims. Motions, temporary orders, and hearing notices all go into the file. If the parties reach an agreement, the CC-DR-116 (Settlement Agreement) is filed. Cases with children also include a CC-DR-109 or CC-DR-110 (Parenting Plan or Joint Statement of Parenting Plan), Child Support Worksheets on forms CC-DR-034 or CC-DR-035, and, if retirement accounts are divided, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).
The final document is the CC-DR-072 (Judgment of Absolute Divorce). It names both parties, lists the marriage date and location, states the grounds for divorce, and sets out all final terms. Maryland law under Md. Code, Family Law § 7-103 recognizes three grounds for absolute divorce. The specific ground cited is part of the record. If a name change was granted, it appears in the decree as well. Certified copies carry the judge's signature and the court seal.
Forms for Prince George's County Divorce Filings
All standard Maryland divorce forms are free. You can download them from the Prince George's County Circuit Court forms page or pick them up at the courthouse. The Maryland Courts statewide forms library also has them. You do not need to buy forms from any third-party source. The key forms for starting a case are CC-DR-020 (Complaint for Absolute Divorce) and CC-DCM-001 (Civil-Domestic Case Information Report). If you are responding to a filed case, use CC-DR-050 (Answer) or CC-DR-094 (Counter-Complaint).
The forms page above shows the full list available for Prince George's County domestic cases. Financial disclosure forms, parenting plan worksheets, and support calculation forms are all there.
The Maryland Guide & File tool at courts.state.md.us/guideandfile walks you through the forms step by step. It is designed for people handling their own case. The Family Law Self-Help Center in Room M0159 at the courthouse (301-780-2000) can also answer questions about which forms apply to your situation. Staff there do not give legal advice, but they can explain procedures and point you to the right documents.
Note: The Domestic fees schedule for Prince George's County is published at the Domestic/Family Fees page and lists all current filing and copy fees in one place.
Historical Prince George's County Divorce Records
Prince George's County divorce records going back to 1815 are held at the Maryland State Archives. The Archives stores older circuit court records that have been transferred from the courthouse over the years. To order a certified copy from the Archives, go to shop.msa.maryland.gov. You will need the full names of both parties, the county, an approximate date, and the case number if you have it. The Archives is at 350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: 410-260-6400. Certified copies from the Archives cost $25.
For more recent cases, the Maryland Division of Vital Records issues divorce verifications for cases finalized on or after January 1, 1992. The fee is $12 per verification. These are not full copies of the decree. A verification confirms that a divorce happened and gives basic details. Request one at health.maryland.gov/vsa/pages/dvr.aspx. The Vital Records office is at 6550 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, phone 410-764-3038. If you need the full judgment, go to the Circuit Court directly.
Prince George's Circuit Court Case Records Portal
The Circuit Court page on the county courts website links to case search tools and filing information for Prince George's County. Start there if you are looking for a specific case or need to confirm whether a divorce was finalized in this county.
The Circuit Court page above shows the filing and records sections available for Prince George's County. From this page you can navigate to the Clerk's Office, domestic fees, and the family division services covered throughout this guide.
Cities in Prince George's County
All cities and communities in Prince George's County file divorce cases at the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro. Select a city below for more specific information about accessing divorce records from your area.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Prince George's County. Divorce cases are filed in the county where either party lives in Maryland. If you are not sure which court handles your case, check your current address.