Court Form Search
Most Maryland court forms and brochures are available in this index. Use the filters on the left to narrow your search by topic, court, and language. Not sure which form you need? Use a Court Forms Finder, which will guide you through a series of questions to help identify the form you need. Still have questions? Call the Maryland Court Help Center at 410-260-1392.
Using Search will allow you to filter the list of titles by form number or keyword. This can be helpful if you are unsure where the form is categorized or if you are looking for multiple forms related to a single topic. If you are searching by form number, the number format must end with three numeric digits (example: DC-CV-001 or DCCV001).
Appointed Attorney Invoice (For use before 01/01/2025)
Use this form if you are an appointed attorney to request payment for compensation and mileage, parking, and/or tolls (if applicable). NOTE: Follow the step-by-step instructions on page 2 to complete the form. This will aid in the timely processing of your invoice.
Appointed Attorney Invoice (For use after 01/01/2025)
Use this form if you are an appointed attorney to request payment for compensation and mileage, parking, and/or tolls (if applicable). NOTE: Follow the step-by-step instructions on page 2 to complete the form. This will aid in the timely processing of your invoice.
Cost Schedule
This form outlines the cost and fees associated with filing certain cases in the District Court.
Definition of Terms (for Use With Petition For Protection from Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Vulnerable Adult Abuse)
Use this instruction form to become familiar with legal terms in protective order cases. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv.
General Waiver and Release - for use with shielding of domestic violence and peace order records
Use this form if requesting to shield domestic violence (CC-DC-DV-021 A or B) or peace order (CC-DC-PO-016 A or B) records and it is earlier than three (3) years after the denial or dismissal of the petition or after the consent expires. This is a release of all the requesting party’s claims for damages relating to this proceeding and any and all tort claims that may arise out of this proceeding.
Guide to Appeal Fees
This form outlines the fees associated with filing an appeal in various case types, the amount payable to each trial court, and the number of days to file the appeal.
Motion for Service by Clerk Concerning Request to Shield Protective Order Records
Use this form in a case involving shielding information in protective order records.
Notice Regarding Traffic Violation(s) Installment Payment Plans
Notice Regarding Traffic Violation(s) Installment Payment Plans
This form outlines the requirements relating to applying for an installment payment plan and the terms of the agreement.
Obtaining Civil Judgment and Satisfaction Data
Use this form to request bulk District Court civil judgments and satisfactions data.
Peace & Protective Order Brochure
Information on how to file for a peace or protective order. See more information at mdcourts.gov/dv or mdcourts.gov/peaceorders.
Petition For Contempt (Violation of Protective Order)
Use this form if you believe a respondent has violated a protective order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv.
Petition for Permanent Protection from Domestic Violence
Use this form to ask the court for a permanent protective order.
Petition For Protection From Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse
Use this form to ask the court for a protective order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv.
Petition for Protection/Peace Order Continuation Sheet
Use this form if you need more space to explain the facts in a protective order or peace order case.
Petition To Modify/Rescind/Extend Protective Order
Use this form to change an existing protective order. Learn more at mdcourts.gov/dv.
Protective Order Addendum
Use this form to provide law enforcement with a physical description of a respondent. Learn more at mdcourt.gov/dv.
Purchase Order - Civil Forms
Use this form to order packages (100 forms per package) of specific civil forms from the District Court Warehouse. Forms available for purchase using this form include: DC-CV-001, DC-CV-002, DC-CV-031, DC-CV-032, DC-CV-040, DC-CV-060, DC-CV-065, DC-CV-081, and the DC-CV-082. NOTE: You can pick up a single form FREE at the District Court location nearest you.
Purchase Order - Miscellaneous Forms
Use this form to order packages (100 forms per package) of miscellaneous forms that do not appear on the Purchase Order - Civil Forms (DCA-040) from the District Court Warehouse. NOTE: You can pick up a single form FREE at the District Court location nearest you.
Request for CD Recording/Transcript
Use this form to request a copy of a compact disc (CD) / electronic recording or a written transcript of a case. NOTE: A typed transcript may be obtained only when the person making the request has appealed a District Court judgment in a civil case where the amount of the claim is more than $5,000. Recordings on compact disc format may be requested by anyone.
Request for Traffic Violation(s) Installment Payment Plan
Use this form to request an installment payment plan from the court clerk if you: have outstanding traffic citation fine(s) that total at least $150.00 and agree to make monthly installment payments of 10% of the total fine.
Request for Traffic Violation(s) Installment Payment Plan
Request for Waiver of Appearance
Use this form to ask the court to waive your appearance until the respondent is served with a temporary protective order.
Request to Register Out-of-State Order of Protection (Family Law 4-508.1)
Use this form to ask the court to recognize and out-of-state protective order.