Prince George's County Register of Wills Office
The Honorable Cereta A. Lee, Register
Address Courthouse14735 Main Street
Room D4001
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 Mailing Address Register of Wills, Prince George's County
PO Box 1729
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773
Operating Hours8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Please call ahead to schedule your appointment
We are closed weekends and State Holidays
Please note that we cannot accept filings through email.
Important Information
NOTICE:
Effective Monday, December 2, 2024, our Office will be OPEN by Appointments Only. Our office will be closed on Friday, December 20, 2024, for a mandatory office meeting. The office will reopen on Monday, December 23, 2024, at its normal business hours. Additionally, the office will be closed at noon on December 24th and December 31st.
The Prince George’s County Register of Wills New Estates and Auditing Division are on an appointment basis only. Please be advised that all Appointments are limited to 2 persons max. It is suggested that visitors arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to account for parking and entry into the building.
Please call (301) 952-3250 to schedule an appointment with our office. Select option #1 to schedule an appointment with our New Estates Division and select option #2 to schedule an appointment with our Auditing Division.
If you need a wheelchair, please call the office before your visit so we can accommodate you.
Filings cannot be accepted by fax or email. Filings can be mailed or dropped off onsite. A drop off box is also available and located at the Commissioner's Entrance of the Courthouse. Please call our office for assistance before visiting the courthouse.
| Other Important Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Comptroller of Maryland: Maryland Estate Tax Division |
410-260-7850 |
| Internal Revenue Service (Local Office) | 202-927-9361 |
| Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. | 410-951-7777 |
| Maryland Attorney General: Senior Citizens | 888-743-0023 |
| Maryland Dept of Assessments & Taxation | 888-246-5941 |
| Motor Vehicle Administration | 800-950-1682 |
| Prince George's County Bar Assn. | 301-952-1442 |
| Prince George's County Information | 301-952-3000 301-952-4576 301-350-9700 |
| Prince George's County Land Records | 301-952-3352 |
| Prince George's County Foreclosure Department | 301-952-3399 |
| Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 |
| Vital Statistics Administration (provides copies of death certificates) |
877-463-3464 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Service | 800-510-0050 |
OFFICE CONTACTS
| DEPARTMENT | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Auditing Department Phone |
301-780-7819 |
| Auditing Department Fax |
301-952-0908 |
PUBLICATIONS
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Facts About Wills
- What You Need To Do To Open An Estate
- Small Estates (up to $50,000)
- Regular Estates (over $50,000)
- Modified Administration
- More Publications
The Honorable Cereta A. Lee
Cereta A. Lee was elected as the Register of Wills on November 7, 2006, and was re-elected for a fifth term in July 2022. Mrs. Lee began her term by making history in Prince George’s County by becoming the first African-American to hold the position of Register of Wills.
Mrs. Lee also receives praise for her ability as a manager. She earned her Business Administration Degree from Strayer University, and retired after 31 years as a senior Verizon Manager. She also served as the Executive Assistant to Prince George’s County Sheriff Michael Jackson.
Mrs. Lee has resided in Prince George’s County for over 40 years. Mrs. Lee has a very strong history within the community, and she is a member of various civic and political organizations such as the Maryland Register of Wills Association, Glenn Dale Citizens Association, Maryland Association of Judges of the Orphans Court, The Kiwanis Club of Mitchellville and Member of the First Baptist Church of Highland Park.
Mrs. Lee is always available to speak to community groups about issues relating to her position as Register of Wills. The office is happy to provide brochures, answer questions, and assist the public in the administration of estates.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY LINKS
OTHER LINKS
- Comptroller of MD - Estate Taxes
- Comptroller of MD - Unclaimed Property
- Death Certificates
- Kelley Blue Book
- IRS - Apply for EIN
- MD Attorney General - Protecting Seniors
- MVA
- People's Law Library
- Real Property Search
- Social Security
- State Bar Assn.
- Volunteer Lawyers Service
For A Historical List Of Prince George's County
Registers Of Wills
(MD State Archives Link)
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