# State Government (GSG)

## Title 7. Secretary of State

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 7-106

(a) The Secretary of State shall have a seal for the authentication of copies of records in the Office of the Secretary.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary of State may charge a person:

  (1) for the authentication of a copy of a record in the custody of the Secretary, a fee of not more than $5; and

  (2) if the person does not provide the copy for authentication, 50 cents a page.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)