Vendor FAQs


  1. How do I find out the status of a payment?
  2. How do I change my mailing address for payments?
  3. What is a "Good Standing Certificate", and how can I acquire one?
  4. How do I tell the difference between a check and a wire transfer?
  5. What should I put in the "All Departments" line?
  6. When can I expect to receive my payment?

Vendor Answers

  1. How do I find out the status of a payment?

    To inquire about a payment, use the One Stop Vendor Payment Inquiry system. If additional information is needed vendors must call the agency to whom they supplied goods/services.

    If the Status of a payment is "750-Tax Offset" contact the Tax Offset Unit at 410-767-1642 for information.

  2. How do I change my mailing address for payments?

    To change payment mailing address vendors can contact the bill paying agency, or submit a change of address notice by writing to:
    Vendor Table Section
    General Accounting Division
    P.O. Box 746
    Annapolis, MD 21404-0746

  3. What is a "Good Standing Certificate", and how can I acquire one?

    Good Standing Certificates are documents provided by the state to prove a company is up to date on their state taxes. They are very useful for, among other reasons, when a company is about to be sold, and a potential buyer demands proof that the organization is not behind on state taxes.

  4. How do I tell the difference between a check and a wire transfer?

    Wire transfer numbers begin with 500, all others are paper checks.

  5. What should I put in the "All Departments" line?

    This line should be left alone unless you want to request information for a payment from a specific state agency.

  6. When can I expect to receive my payment?

    Documents that are listed in the "Unpaid Document List" must first reach the status of “Approved for Payment.” Once the document is approved, it will be paid on the due date, or immediately if the due date has passed.