Maryland Telemarketer Registration
Licensing, bonding, and registration requirements for telemarketers operating in Maryland
You must register before making your first call in Maryland.
Business Registration
Individual Registration
Required Documents
Business
- ✓Maryland does not currently require commercial telemarketer registration,HB 1097 (2000) proposed registration ($100 fee, $100,000 bond) but this does not appear to be actively enforced,Maryland does have separate charitable/public safety solicitor registration ($25,000 bond, $100 per contract),Maryland Consumer Protection Act applies to deceptive telemarketing practices,The states table has registration_required=true, but industry sources consistently list Maryland as not requiring registration
- ✓No commercial telemarketer registration is currently required in Maryland
Individual
- ✓No individual telemarketer registration is required in Maryland
Additional Notes
Maryland does NOT currently require commercial telemarketer registration, licensing, or bonding. While HB 1097 (2000) proposed a registration program ($100 fee, $100,000 bond), it does not appear to be actively enforced. Maryland does require separate registration for charitable and public safety solicitors ($25,000 bond). The Maryland Consumer Protection Act applies to deceptive telemarketing. Note: the states table has registration_required=true, but this may reflect a broader interpretation.
Maryland does not require any form of commercial telemarketer registration — neither business nor individual.
Apply Before Your First Call
Operating as an unregistered telemarketer in Maryland is a separate violation from consent or calling-hours violations. You can be penalized $1,000 per call even if every other aspect of your operation is compliant.
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