Start a Complaint Inquiry

Submit an Inquiry Online

The first step to filing a complaint is to fill out our Preliminary Questionnaire ("PQ") inquiry form online. After you complete our online form, MCCR's Intake Unit begins the Intake Process.

Important Information About Filing a Complaint

• Employment discrimination complaints ​must be filed within 300 days of the alleged unlawful incident
• Employment complaints alleging harassment must be filed within 2 years of the day the alleged harassment occurred
• Housing discrimination complaints must be filed within one (1) year of the alleged unlawful incident
• Public accommodations, state contracts, health services, and commercial leasing discrimination complaints must be filed within six (6) months of the alleged unlawful incident

Learn more about Maryland's statutory deadlines when filing a complaint

Note: The completion of this online form does not constitute the filing of a complaint of discrimination with the Commission pursuant to Title 20 of the State Government Article, Annotate Code of Maryland.

Having Trouble Submitting Your Inquiry with the Online Form?

If you are experiencing trouble submitting your inquiry via the online form, you can complete one of the downloadable forms below. 

1. ENGLISH FORMS

• Employment Discrimination PQ - PDF - 197.02 KB
• Housing Discrimination PQ - PDF - 199.14 KB
• Public Accommodation Discrimination PQ - PDF - 195.08 KB

2. SPANISH FORMS - Coming Soon

To submit these forms, you may: 

• Complete the form on your computer, save it, and email it as an attachment to [email protected] with “Preliminary Questionnaire” in the subject line;
• Print the form, complete it, and fax it to 410-333-1841; or

• Print the form and mail it to:

  Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
  Attn: Intake Unit
  William Donald Schaefer Tower
  6 St. Paul Street, Suite 900
  Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1631