Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County
41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650
Contact & location
- Address
- 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650
- Mail-in address
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s CountyP.O. Box 676, Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650
- Records for
- St. Mary's County, Maryland
- Phone
- 301-475-7844
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maryland state records
St. Mary's 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 - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County’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 Leonardtown. 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
★★★★★4.3 (12)- ★★★★★Carl ResnickGoogle
It's a courthouse what do you want me to say
- ★★★★★Niecie JonesGoogle
Very boring. No cases to observe.
- ★★★★★Little Beans Orphan Ark RescueGoogle
Everyone was super helpful, beautifully built.
- ★★★★★Sabrina ScottGoogle
Came to see the Register of Wills and they were incredibly helpful with answering questions and just overall very nice.
- ★★★★★Jeremy CoreyGoogle
Courthouse is set in historic Leonardtown. Once done with your county business, walk the streets and check out some of the cool shops and the diner for a delicious bite.