Terms Used In Maryland Code, CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS 1-205

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
The Department may refuse to accept for record or filing any charter document of a Maryland corporation, unless the original or a certified copy of all prior charter documents not previously recorded or filed are delivered to the Department for record, together with any affidavit or certificate of completeness required by the Department.