The Maryland 9-8-8 Fee is required to be collected on a monthly basis from subscribers to any telecommunication service that provides the 9-8-8 accessible service (SB 974 of 2024).
988 Fee Remittance FormBelow please find a downloadable fee remittance form and instructions on tab 2 for completing and submitting the form. Telecommunication service providers must use this downloadable Excel Spreadsheet to remit the 988 Surcharge.
- Downloadable 988 Fee Remittance Form and Instructions (Excel)
- Downloadable 988 Fee Remittance Form and Instructions (PDF)
Beginning July 1, 2027, sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications services will be required to report and remit to Maryland’s Comptroller all Prepaid Wireless 9-8-8 Fees collected by the seller for retail transactions of prepaid wireless telecommunications. Additional details regarding remittance of these fees will be provided as we approach the implementation date.
988 Fee Information for Telecommunication Service Providers
The Maryland 9-8-8 Fee is required to be collected on a monthly basis from subscribers to any telecommunication service that provides the 9-8-8 accessible service (SB 974 of 2024). See the 988 Fee Remittance Form and instructions.
