Circuit Court for Charles County, MD - Clerk's Office

NEW SCAM ALERT:

Citizens have been receiving calls from someone representing themselves as an officer of the court and telling citizens they haven't complied with an order of the court. The court would never call a citizen on the phone for such matters.

COVID Update:

Effective April 4, 2022, the Maryland Judiciary returns to normal operations exiting the five-phased COVID-19 resumption of operations plan.

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As of March 1, 2018, the mailing address for the Circuit Court will be 200 Charles Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646.

Welcome

Rich in the tradition and history of Maryland, the Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court is one of the oldest public institutions in the state.

Lisa Yates, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland.

Welcome to the Charles County Courthouse and the Office of 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 Supreme Court 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 wedding ceremonies. The Clerk also commissions Notaries Public.

Courthouse - Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland.

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 Charles County.

Please browse through our links for more information. If my office can be of any service, please do not hesitate to contact us and ask for our assistance.

Lisa Yates
Clerk of Court