Maryland Secretary of State -
- Street address
- Office of The Secretary of State
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
- Phone number
- 410-974-5521
- Fax number
- 410-974-5190
- Office hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30 - 12:00 - 12:30 - 4:00
- Contact 1
- Mr. John C. Wobensmith
Secretary of State
410-974-5521 - voice
410-974-5527 - Fax
- Contact 2
- Luis E. Borunda
Deputy Secretary of State
410-974-5534 - voice
- Purpose
- Appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, the Secretary of State attests to the Governor's signature on public papers and documents (Const., Art. II, secs. 22-23). The office is the repository for all executive orders and proclamations and is responsible for their distribution (Code State Government Article, secs. 3-404, 3-405). The Secretary of State also maintains records of all commissions issued and appointments made by the Governor (Code State Government Article, secs. 7-101 through 7-222).
- Service
- 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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