Welcome to
the St. Mary's County Courthouse and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court. Rich in the tradition and
history of Maryland, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is one
of the oldest public institutions in the State. The Clerk of the Court
is a locally elected State official with the responsibilities established
and regulated by the laws of Maryland and the Rules of the Court of Appeals
of Maryland. Since 1658, the office of Clerk of Court has provided the
citizens of Maryland with a variety of essential services. The revenue
collected by the clerks for these services is distributed to city, county,
and state governments.
Each year the Clerk’s office files,
processes and maintains civil, criminal and juvenile actions. The Clerk’s
office records land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances and other  precious
documents. The Clerk administers oaths to County officials, Judges and
Governor appointees, issues business and marriage licenses and performs
civil marriage ceremonies. The Clerk also commissions Notaries Public.
As you can see, the Office of Clerk
of the Circuit Court is a busy place. I’m very proud of my staff and the work we do
and hope the above facts acquaint you with the many services provided by
the Clerk here in St. Mary's County.
Please browse through our links for
more information. If my office can be of any service, please do not hesitate
to contact us for assistance.
Joan W. Williams
Clerk of Court |
