Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find the officers and directors of a corporation?

For officers and directors of a corporation, send $1 with a request for the most recent annual report (form 1). Add $20 for expedited service, making sure both the envelope and request letter say "Expedited Service Requested."

Make your check payable to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and mail to:

      Charter Unit
      State Department of Assessments and Taxation
      301 West Preston Street, Room 801
      Baltimore, MD 21201

You may fax requests for expedited service to (410) 333-7097. We accept MasterCard or Visa. Include your full 16-digit account number, the expiration date, the name exactly as it appears on the card, and your signature to authorize the charge. Note expedited service requests will be charged the expedited fee noted above.

Where do I send the documents/request?

Make your check payable to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and mail to:

      Charter Unit
      State Department of Assessments and Taxation
      301 West Preston Street, Room 801
      Baltimore, MD 21201

You may fax requests for expedited service to (410) 333-7097. We accept MasterCard or Visa. Include your full 16-digit account number, the expiration date, the name exactly as it appears on the card, and your signature to authorize the charge.

How can I get a list of new corporations?

SDAT provides copies of its data sets through a contactor. You can obtain prices, formats, production schedules, etc. from Specprint, Inc. Contact Mr. Joe Jenkins of Specprint, Inc. at (410) 561-9600.

How can I check the status of my filing?

We cannot provide information about the status of filings unless they are unusually late. If you requested and paid for expedited service, this means you have not heard from us by the close of the first business day after we received the request. The turn around period to receive your confirmation can take 8 weeks or more. If you have not heard from us by then, and you cannot find information about your filing through our data search, please contact us again by e-mail at charterhelp@dat.state.md.us. To check the status of your filing on our data search:

How can I find the resident agent and other information about a company in Maryland?

How can I get a copy of a document filed with SDAT?

For copies of corporate documents, there is a fee of $1 per page. For expedited service, add $20 and indicate "expedited service requested" on the envelope and on the letter requesting the copies.

Make your check payable to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and mail to:

      Charter Unit
      State Department of Assessments and Taxation
      301 West Preston Street, Room 801
      Baltimore, MD 21201

You may fax requests for expedited service to (410) 333-7097. We accept MasterCard or Visa. Include your full 16-digit account number, the expiration date, the name exactly as it appears on the card, and your signature to authorize the charge. Note expedited service requests will be charged the expedited fee noted above.

What do I need to do to start a new business?

Many questions about how to start a new business in Maryland can be answered by using the Department of Business and Economic Development's Business Licensing and Information System (BLIS). BLIS will give you information on how to form a business, apply for State and local permits, and comply with tax laws and other regulations. For more information, go to the BLIS web site at: www.blis.state.md.us.


Also view the list of new business resources on our website.

How can I contact the Charter Division?