Dorchester County Circuit Court
206 High Street, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613

Contact & location
- Address
- 206 High Street, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613
- Records for
- Dorchester County, Maryland
- Phone
- 410-228-0480
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maryland state records
Dorchester County follows Maryland’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $12.00
- Maryland marriage certificate fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,263,220
- Maryland population
This office charges $5.50 — $6.50 less than the Maryland fee.
See full Maryland requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $5.50 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Dorchester County Circuit Court’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Cambridge. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.5 (11)- ★★★★★Trish AnneGoogle
It's okay, it's a courthouse. What more can I say
- ★★★★★James da BrahmaBullGoogle
Welp, being friends with the security helps for what can be a long day in court... Everyone, entrance to exit, are genuinely good folks...
- ★★★★★Nicholas MilesGoogle
wonderful tribute to Harriet Tubman
- ★★★★★Janice TempleGoogle
We saw the new Harriet Tubman Statue in front of the courthouse. #TeamTubman