How to order a certified copy of Articles of Organization or a certified copy of Articles of Incorporation from Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by fax, mail, or in person, but we recommend faxing. Normal processing takes up to 7 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $20.00, plus $1.00 per page. Expedited service is available for $20.00 more and should take less than 3 days, plus additional time for mailing.
You can order
By Mail:
You will want to provide the business name, payment, return address information, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions on your cover letter. You will want to let them know if this certified copy is going to be used for an Apostille request.
By Fax:Fax requests are considered expedited processing and additional fees apply. You will want to provide the Fax Order Form, including the business name, specific request, return address information, credit card information and a daytime phone number for any questions. You will want to let them know if this certified copy is going to be used for an Apostille request.
In Person:Counter service is considered expedited processing. Requested documents can usually be provided the same day. You will want to have your payment handy. Credit cards not accepted in person. You will want to let them know if this certified copy is going to be used for an Apostille request.
How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy of Maryland Articles of Incorporation or Maryland Articles of Organization?
$20.00 for certification, plus $1.00 per page, for normal processing.
$40.00 for certification, plus $1.00 per page, expedited processing.
Is expedited processing available?
Yes. An expedited service fee of $20.00 is required, in addition to the regular $20.00 and per page fees.
Payment options?
Check, Money Order, Visa or MasterCard.
Make check or money order payable to: State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
How long does it take to get a certified copy of articles of organization, or a certified copy of articles of incorporation
from Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation?
Expedited counter service: usually same day (in person only).
Expedited processing: 2-3 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
Normal processing: 5-7 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
How will the certified copy of the articles of incorporation or the certified copy of articles of organization come back after I order from the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation?
It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by fax or email is not available.
Forms:
| Maryland Certificate of Status Fax Order Form |
Contact Info:
Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
Corporate Charter Division
301 W Preston Street, Room 801
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)767-1340 phone
(410)333-7097 fax
Email:
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