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John P. McDonough, Secretary of State     ~     Brian R. Moe, Deputy Secretary of State

Welcome to the official web site of Maryland's Secretary of State. Please take a few moments to learn more about the Office of the Secretary of State of Maryland and its initiatives. The Secretary of State’s office performs a number of important services within state government and we hope you find our website easy to navigate. Please contact our office if you have any questions or comments and thank you for visiting our site.

Our Mission Statement

The office of the Secretary of State assists Maryland citizens by issuing registrations, commissions, and publications, and providing critical information important to charitable giving decisions.

Our Purpose

The Office of the Secretary of State monitors and enforces the standards of law in a variety of areas, including charitable solicitations, notaries, condominiums, certifications and publication of State regulations. The office vigorously promotes Maryland’s active role in international relations.

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