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NOTICE:

Please be advised that during maintenance of SOS’ IT systems on March 4, 2019, the server, that supports a number of SOS databases failed. Specifically, the Notary and Charities systems were affected. Any information that SOS received via phone or fax on March 4th, must be re-entered. Please contact our office at 410-974-5521 to ensure that your business transactions with SOS on March 4th have been properly documented. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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FLAG STATUS

The Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff



Flag Protocol When Lowering The U.S. Flag And Maryland State Flag

Maryland citizens like to know whenever the Governor has declared that flags—both U.S. and State, are to be flown at half-staff. If you would like to be added to our distribution list, please click here. Our flag alert system will automatically notify you via email of any change in flag status. ​​​

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Human Trafficking
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National Human Trafficking Hotline -- 24/7 Confidential
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icon of a cell phone 233733
For more information on human trafficking in Maryland click here.

Maryland Safe At Home

Maryland Safe At Home
The Maryland Safe At Home Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides an important service to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The goal is to help those individuals who have relocated or are about to relocate, in an effort to keep their perpetrators from finding them..

Open Meeting Announcement: 
The Workgroup to Study Child Custody Court Proceedings Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence Allegations will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, June 11 from 10 am - 12 pm in the fourth floor conference room of the office of the Secretary of State, located in the Wineland Building at 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. 

Please direct any questions by email to brittany.luzader@maryland.gov or by telephone to 410-974-2679.

Governor's Office

The Great Seal of Maryland

The Secretary of State was given an additional responsibility in 1853 when he was made official custodian of the Great Seal of Maryland.​

John C. WobensmithMaryland's Secretary of State

Welcome to our improved website. In keeping with our commitment to excellent customer service, the Office of the Secretary is providing you with this web portal that will keep you informed...Read More...​