# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 1. General Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Fees and Recording

#### Section 1-207.1

(a) A corporation may file a certificate of notice for record with the Department.

(b) A certificate of notice may describe:

  (1) An action by the corporation, its board of directors, or its stockholders;

  (2) The occurrence of or change to facts ascertainable outside of the charter, as defined in Sec. 2-105(b) of this article;

  (3) The expiration of the period of existence of the corporation in accordance with Sec. 3-519 of this article; or

  (4) Any other information that the corporation determines should be disclosed.

(c) A certificate of notice may not:

  (1) Amend, supplement, or correct the charter of the corporation in any manner; or

  (2) Affect any rights or liabilities of stockholders, whether or not accrued or incurred before the certificate of notice is filed.

(d) A certificate of notice is not a part of the charter of a corporation.

(e) A director of a corporation is not required to authorize or direct the filing of a certificate of notice.

(f) A corporation is not required to file a certificate of notice for any purpose, including to indicate that there has been a change to the facts or information contained in a previously filed certificate of notice.

(g) A certificate of notice shall be executed in the manner required for charter documents by Sec. 1-301 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)