Filing Requirements for Motor Clubs

In accordance with Title 26, Subtitles 2 and 3 of the Insurance Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, motor clubs wishing to renew their Certificate of Authority must complete and submit the following:

Renewal application and evidence of compliance with Maryland's Workers' Compensation Law Compliance Certification as required under Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article.
A copy of the latest annual or fiscal year financial statement certified by a certified public accountant within the previous six months. The minimum financial requirement is capital stock totaling $5,000 plus policyholder surplus totaling $10,000.
If a financial statement is prepared on a countrywide basis, include a statement showing the amount of membership dues or fees collected from Maryland residents during the preceding fiscal year.
A current list of the names and addresses of all officers and directors along with biographical affidavits for all new officers and directors.
A Certificate of Continuation from the surety company if a bond is currently on file with the Maryland Insurance Administration.
Annual filing fee of $100 (non-refundable) made payable to the Maryland Insurance Administration.

Motor Clubs seeking a Certificate of Authority to transact business in the State of Maryland shall complete and submit the following:

Application for Motor Club Certificate of Authority and evidence of compliance with Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation Law Compliance Certification as required under Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article.
A copy of the latest annual or fiscal year financial statement certified by a certified public accountant within the previous six months. Such financial statement should reflect that the motor club meets Maryland’s minimum capital stock requirement of $5,000 and minimum surplus requirement of $10,000.
If a financial statement is prepared on a countrywide basis, include a statement showing the amount of membership dues or fees collected from Maryland residents during the preceding fiscal year.
A copy of the applicant’s service contract as described in Section 26-204 of the Insurance Article.
Evidence of security in accordance with Section 26-204 of the Insurance Article.
An appointment of the Commissioner as attorney for the acceptance of service of process.
The names, addresses and titles of each individual the motor club desires to appoint as representatives, along with evidence that the representatives have submitted a Maryland Motor Club Representative Registration form.
An application fee of $200 (non-refundable) made payable to the Maryland Insurance Administration.

If the applicant is a corporation:

A certificate of good standing from the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
A certified copy of the motor club articles of incorporation and amendments.
A copy of the by-laws with all amendments, duly certified by the corporate secretary.
The names and addresses of the officers and directors of the corporation.
The names and addresses of each owner of more than 10% of the capital stock of the corporation issued and outstanding.
Biographical affidavits and disclosure authorizations shall be submitted for principal management and for any person who is or will be directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of the corporation issued and outstanding.

If the applicant is not a corporation:

A list of the names and addresses of all officers and directors, along with biographical affidavits and disclosure authorizations for each.
A list of the parties to any operating or management agreement that affects the applicant, together with a copy of the agreement.

If you have any questions, contact Conrad Ragone at:
Maryland Insurance Administration
Company Licensing Unit
Phone: 410-468-2156
Fax: 410-468-2112

Documents and fees should be submitted to:
Maryland Insurance Administration
Company Licensing
200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700
Baltimore, MD 21202