Maryland State Government Section 18-102

      Each individual appointed as a notary public shall:

            (1)      be at least 18 years old;

            (2)      be of good moral character and integrity;

            (3)      live or work in the State;

            (4)      if living in the State, be a resident of the senatorial district from which appointed; and

            (5)      if living outside the State, be a resident of a state that allows Maryland residents working in that state to serve as notaries public in that state.