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1. Can I request a special number?

You can contact 410-463-2653 or email the Choptank Lighthouse in advance of sending in an application to check on current availability. You can also check online for the availability of specific numbers.

2. Do I need to wait until my registration renewal?

There is no need to wait. The Month and year Stickers will be the same as your existing plates and will arrive with the new Choptank River Lighthouse Plate.

3. When can I expect to receive my new plates?

You should receive your plates and stickers approximately 4 - 5 weeks after submitting your application to the Lighthouse Foundation.

4. Where can I obtain an application?

Applications can be downloaded or you can also get an application at 410-463-2653 or by emailing the Choptank Lighthouse.

5. Where should the completed application be sent?

Be sure to sign as “Owner” and / or “Co-owners” if applicable. Mail the completed application to:
Lighthouse License Plates
Choptank River Lighthouse
P.O. Box 1235
Cambridge, MD 21613

6. Who should the check be made payable to?

Important: Please make your $50 check payable to the Choptank River Lighthouse. (Please Do Not make it out to the Motor Vehicle Administration.)

7. Will I have to pay extra each year to have this plate?

No. The $50 is a one-time fee and donation. $25 goes to MVA and $25 goes to the Lighthouse Foundation as a charitable donation.

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1. How do I contact a department to express a concern?

We have multiple ways to contact a department. If you know who you need to contact, you may find them in the staff directory. If you aren't sure who to contact, but you know the general department which might be able to help you, fill out an online form in the Citizen Feedback portal. You can always call us at City Hall, by calling (410) 228-4020, and we will do our best to direct you to the appropriate person.

2. How do I apply to a job?

We are glad you are interested in joining the team. Each job opening may have different requirements, but you can check available positions on our Job Opportunities page. Click on each job, and follow the instructions.

3. How do I receive email and text message notifications?

One of the exciting features of ChooseCambridge.com is the Notify Me option for any kind of news or alerts you might want to receive.

Check out all of the available choices in the Notify Me page. When you find something you'd like to be notified about, you have the option of receiving a text message or email.

For instance, if you would like to receive new meeting agendas or minutes, go to Notify Me, scroll down to the Agenda Center, and select all of the agendas you'd like to receive. The icons to the left of each option enable email or text message options.

4. How to I ask a question or suggest a correction about the new website?

Continuing to fine-tune ChooseCambridge.com will be an ongoing process, and we want your help. If you see mistakes, or find errors, you can email them to ced@choosecambridge.com, or call us at City Hall, (410) 228-4020.

Serious errors will be corrected as soon as possible, and others might get corrected within a few days. We appreciate your patience as staff works to get things right.

We'd also like to know if there is something we can do to make the site easier for you to use. It may require us to work with the developer on a solution, but we plan on making periodic revisions and new releases of ChooseCambridge.com throughout the year. Don't worry - the changes will enhance your experience, and not effect the way you interact with the site.

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1. Do I have to complain in person?

We prefer to talk to you in person, so that your information can be represented more thoroughly.  We also accept complaints by telephone or letter.  You should include your contact information, as we will need to contact you.  In some cases such as a formal complaint, it will be necessary that we speak to you in person.  This meeting can take place at the Cambridge Police Department, your home, or other location.

2. Do I have to file a "Formal Complaint" or can I just speak with the employee's supervisor?

If you choose, you can meet with the affected employee's immediate supervisor or Division Commander to air your concerns.

3. Do I have to give my name if I file a complaint?

Yes.  We will not investigate anonymous complaints.

4. How much time do I have to file a complaint?

Complaints should be filed as soon as possible as delays could harm an investigation due to the passage of time.  If you have a brutality complaint, your complaint must be filed and notarized within 90 days.

5. How will I know what happened once I make a complaint?

Once an investigation is concluded all persons who file a complaint will be notified of the results of the investigation.

6. I am under 18 years old. Can I make a complaint?

Yes, but you need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

7. What if I want to make a complaint?

The Chief of Police is interested in hearing from the citizens of Cambridge regarding his employees, regardless of the nature - commendation or complaint.  The Cambridge Police Department accepts and thoroughly investigates complaints on the part of its personnel:  Officers, Dispatchers or civilian employees.  The Cambridge Police Department Complaint Against Personnel Report can be obtained at the Cambridge Police Department.

8. Who will investigate my complaint?

A Cambridge Police Department Supervisor or the Internal Affairs Unit will investigate your complaint.

9. Will my complaint be published in the newspaper?

No. Complaints Against Personnel are considered confidential in nature and are not released to any press or media.

10. Will the employee know that I filed a complaint against them?

Yes.  The employee has a right to know who made a complaint against him or her.

11. Will the Police Department retaliate against me for making a complaint?

No.  It is essential that we maintain the public's confidence in order to continue the high standards that the Police Department has set.