The first such group in the U.S., the
Maryland 9-1-1 Board is a diverse team of 9-1-1 system subject matter experts and stakeholders brought together by the Governor to coordinate the enhancement of county 9-1-1 systems across Maryland.
The Board ensures an effective, innovative, and efficient 9-1-1 system for all of Maryland by leading, educating, and collaborating with stakeholders, partners, counties, and communities.
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More About The Board
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board was established in 1979 (Ch. 730, Acts of 1979) to coordinate the installation and enhancement of county 9-1-1 emergency telephone number services systems. As technology has advanced, this has expanded to support for the establishment and enhancement of modern "Public Safety Answering Points" (PSAPs), which now include multiple means of contacting and dispatching emergency services.
The Board determines the guidelines and procedures for reviewing and approving (or disapproving) county plans for 9-1-1 systems, as well as sets the criteria by which counties can be reimbursed from
Maryland's 9-1-1 Trust Fund.
Each of the Board's
24 members is appointed to a 4-year term by the Governor, and confirmed by the Maryland State Senate. The Chair is selected from those members by the Governor directly. The list below displays the current Board members, followed by the entity/region they represent.
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To contact the Board via mail, use the following address:
Maryland Department of Emergency Management
ATTN: Maryland 9-1-1 Board
7229 Parkway Drive, Suite 200
Hanover, MD 21076
Public Documents & Resources
Administrative Resources & Directories
- PSAP Directory [EXCEL]
Reports & Publications
- Legislative Update
[web]
- View all 9-1-1 Board Reports in the
MDEM Archive
- Maryland 9-1-1 Dashboard
[web]
Rules, Procedures, and Guidance
Project Funding Requests
- Project Funding Request Form
[PDF]
Any issues accessing and 9-1-1-related documents should be directed to the Maryland 9-1-1 Board office at (410) 517-3607.
9-1-1 Remittance Fee Information
The Maryland 9-1-1 Surcharge is required to be collected on a monthly basis from subscribers to any telecommunication service that provides 9-1-1 accessible service. 9-1-1 Surcharge fees are collected as part of the telecommunication service providers monthly billing process or monthly recurring credit/debit card payment transactions.
Resources for remittance of the 9-1-1 Surcharge are provided below:
Fee Breakdown by Jurisdiction
These figures are effective beginning July 1, 2026.
Allegany County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.50
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $2.00
Anne Arundel County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.50
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.00
Baltimore City
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.50
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.00
Baltimore County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.25
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $0.75
Calvert County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.50
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $2.00
Caroline County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Carroll County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Cecil County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.25
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $0.75
Charles County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Dorchester County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $4.75
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $4.25
Frederick County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.75
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $2.25
Garrett County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Harford County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Howard County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Kent County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Montgomery County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.43
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.93
Prince George's County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.91
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.41
Queen Anne's County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Saint Mary's County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.25
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $0.75
Somerset County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Talbot County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
Washington County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.50
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $2.00
Wicomico County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $1.50
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.00
Worcester County
Total Fee to be Remitted: $2.00
State 9-1-1 Fee: $0.50
County 9-1-1 Add'l Fee: $1.50
The Surcharge Fee tables are also available in a downloadable spreadsheet format.
Remittance Procedures & Forms
For a complete list of remittance procedures, please refer to the following document:
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FY27 9-1-1 Fee Procedures
The 9-1-1 Board recommends using the following downloadable spreadsheets for remittance of the surcharge:
Information on Pre-Paid Wireless Rates
Beginning July 1, 2013, sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications services were required to report and remit to Maryland’s Comptroller all Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fees collected by the seller for retail transactions of prepaid wireless telecommunications.
“Prepaid wireless telecommunications” services means a commercial mobile radio service that: 1) allows a consumer to dial or access 9-1-1; 2) must be paid in advance; and 3) is sold in predetermined units that decline with use in a known amount. The Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fee is collected by the seller from the consumer for each retail transaction in Maryland.
A retail transaction occurs in Maryland if: 1) the sale or recharge takes place at the seller’s place of business located in Maryland; 2) the consumer’s shipping address is in Maryland; or 3) no item is shipped, but the consumer’s billing address or the location associated with the consumer’s mobile telephone is in Maryland.
The Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fee is 60 cents per retail transaction.
The Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fee is not subject to Maryland sales and use tax. Sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications services are required to report and remit to the Comptroller all Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fees collected by the seller. A seller shall report and remit all Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fees collected by the seller to the Comptroller in the manner provided for remitting sales and use tax.
Business Sales and Use Tax Forms