eFiling with File & ServeXpress

Maryland

File & Serve Maryland (FSMD) is an eFiling application for the statewide electronic filing manager, MDEC Odyssey.

FSMD is provided by File & ServeXpress, the same company that has provided eFiling and eService in Maryland since 2022. FSMD can be used for eFiling and eService in all Maryland courts that have gone live on the Odyssey system.

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Create an account through FSMD. Fill out the intake form and have your login credentials sent to your inbox.

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eFile

You can log in with an existing MDEC Odyssey account to access your FSX account dashboard.

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Features & Benefits

Multi-File Drag & Drop Uploads

Automatic File Naming

Service Reports Per Envelope

Anytime Service List Updates

Performance Improvements

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Monthly
Billing

PDF
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24/7 Live
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Permanent Document Storage

Azure
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See What Filers are saying about our time-saving features

Love the ease with which to upload multiple documents at one time. It is much more efficient.

The user friendly attributes made quick work of filing and serving all case documents.

The best feature is dragging all the documents that need to be filed at one time, it saves so much time.

SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS

Training

File & ServeXpress provides you with exceptional training to help improve your firm’s eFiling process. Our team of seasoned training professionals are experienced working with law firms to increase productivity and maximize time constraints.

If you have any additional questions, you can contact File & ServeXpress Client Support at (888)529-7587, or email them at support@fileandserve.com. If you would like to request a training, please contact fileandservetraining@fileandserve.com.

FSMD New Account Registration User Guide FSMD Firm Administrator User Guide FSMD New Case Filing User Guide

FSMD Subsequent Filings User Guide FSMD Dashboard User Guide

Yes. If you’re already registered through MDEC, you can use your existing MDEC Odyssey email address and password to access FSMD. No additional registration is required.
No. If your firm is already registered through MDEC, FSMD uses your existing firm and staff registration information.
No. Your existing payment account information is transferred from eFiling Manager, allowing you to continue using the payment account associated with your current service provider.
FSMD charges a $3.00 service provider fee per transaction for:

eFiling only

eService only

eFiling and eService

Additional court and system fees may apply, including:

Court filing fees: Standard court filing fees are determined by the court. Contact your local court for current filing fee information.

Convenience fees: MDEC Odyssey may charge a convenience fee for credit card or eCheck processing.
MDEC Odyssey requires payment by credit card. Firm administrators can add payment information during registration through the Payment Accounts tab.

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the File & ServeMaryland Administrator User Guide.
Yes. FSMD offers monthly billing for firms that prefer to receive an invoice rather than pay for each filing individually. Invoices are issued every 30 days for applicable filing costs and fees.

To learn more or set up monthly billing, contact File & ServeXpress Support at (888)529-7587.
If your filing is rejected by the Clerk, the associated court filing and processing fees are not charged.
Documents up to 25 MB can be eFiled in the Maryland District Courts. Documents larger than 25 MB must be divided into multiple volumes before filing.
Cases appear in File & Serve Maryland after you submit your first filing for the case. Once the filing is submitted, the case will appear on your Case Overviews page.

superior courts available through FSMD

Available Courts

1st District: Baltimore City*

2nd District: Dorchester, Somsert, Wicomico, Worcester

3rd District: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot

4th District: Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s

5th District: Prince George’s County*

6th District: Montgomery

7th District: Anne Arundel

8th District: Baltimore

9th District: Harford

10th District: Carroll, Howard

11th District: Frederick, Washington

12th District: Allegany, Garrett

Maryland