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Licensed jobs in Maryland

Maryland: 11 occupations, 12 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.

Last checked · 47 official sources

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  1. Occupations we cover in Maryland
  2. Licensing boards
  3. Moving to Maryland with a license
  4. Check a license
  5. Sources

Occupations we cover in Maryland

Maryland licenses 11 of the 11 occupations below at the state level. Plumbers have the most levels here (6 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.

OccupationMain licenseBoardTraining or experienceApplication feeRenewal
CosmetologistCosmetologist license
3 credentials in all		Maryland Board of CosmetologistsTraining 1,500 clock hours1$282Every 2 years3
Notary publicNotary Public (commission as notary public)
2 credentials in all		SOS–$257Every 4 years8
Registered nurse (RN)Registered Nurse single-state license ("Maryland Only")
2 credentials in all		Maryland Board of Nursing–$18710Every 2 years11
Insurance agentInsurance producer license (resident or nonresident), with lines of authority: life, health (accident and health or sickness), property, casualty, variable life and variable annuity, personal linesMIA–$2514Every 2 years15
PlumberJourney Plumber/Gas Fitter
6 credentials in all		Maryland Board of PlumbingTraining 32 clock hours19
Experience 7,500 hours19		$43.5020Every 2 years21
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)Certified Nursing Assistant-I (CNA-I)
3 credentials in all		Maryland Board of NursingTraining 100 clock hours23$2024Every 2 years25
ElectricianJourneyperson Electrician License
5 credentials in all		Maryland State Board of ElectriciansTraining 576 classroom hours27
Experience 4 years28		$18.5029Every 2 years30
Security guardSecurity Guard Certification
3 credentials in all		MSPTraining 12 clock hours33$1534Every 3 years33
Massage therapistLicensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
2 credentials in all		Board of Massage Therapy ExaminersTraining 750 clock hours35$15036Every 2 years37
Real estate agentReal Estate Salesperson
3 credentials in all		MRECTraining 60 clock hours40$9841Every 2 years42
General contractorContractor (Maryland Home Improvement Commission license)
5 credentials in all		MHICExperience 2 years45$281.2546Every 2 years45

Licensing boards

12 agencies issue the Maryland licenses we cover:

  • Maryland Board of Plumbing: plumbers
  • Maryland Board of Nursing: registered nurses and nursing assistants
  • Maryland State Board of Electricians: electricians
  • Maryland Board of Cosmetologists: cosmetologists
  • Maryland Department of State Police (MSP): security guards
  • Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC): real estate agents
  • Maryland Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
  • Board of Massage Therapy Examiners: massage therapists
  • Home Builder Registration Unit of the Office of the Attorney General: general contractors
  • Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC): general contractors
  • Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA): insurance agents
  • Clerks of the Circuit Court: general contractors

Moving to Maryland with a license

For electricians and real estate agents, the Maryland board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries, security guards and general contractors publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.

OccupationRoutes the board publishes
CosmetologistLicense by endorsement, Military service members and spouses and Multistate license (interstate compact)456
Notary publicNo reciprocity route9
Registered nurse (RN)Interstate compact privilege, License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses121013
Insurance agentReciprocity agreements, Exam waiver and Temporary license or permit161718
PlumberReciprocity agreements22
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses2613
ElectricianReciprocity agreements and License by endorsement3132
Security guardNo reciprocity route33
Massage therapistLicense by endorsement and Military service members and spouses3839
Real estate agentReciprocity agreements, Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses43445
General contractorNo reciprocity route47

Check a license

Every board above runs its own license search. The Maryland license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 5-304Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  2. COMAR 09.22.01.14Maryland Division of State DocumentsChecked November 7, 2026
  3. Renew a License - CosmetologistsMaryland Department of Labor, Board of CosmetologistsChecked November 7, 2026
  4. Apply for Licensure by Endorsement (Reciprocal)Maryland Department of Labor, Board of CosmetologistsChecked November 7, 2026
  5. Military Veterans and Families - Expedited LicensingMaryland Department of LaborChecked November 7, 2026
  6. Pennsylvania becomes 13th state to enact Cosmetology Licensure CompactCosmetology Licensure Compact CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  7. COMAR 01.02.08.03Maryland Division of State DocumentsChecked November 6, 2026
  8. Md. State Govt 18-103Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 6, 2026
  9. Notary FAQMaryland Secretary of StateChecked November 6, 2026
  10. COMAR 10.27.01 Examination and Licensure (full chapter)Maryland Division of State Documents (Library of Maryland Regulations)Dated August 25, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  11. Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-312Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  12. Nurse Licensure CompactMaryland Board of NursingDated April 16, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  13. Military Service Members and VeteransMaryland Board of NursingDated September 21, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  14. Md. Code, Insurance § 10-105Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  15. COMAR 31.03.09.03Maryland Division of State DocumentsChecked November 7, 2026
  16. MIA Producer Initial and Renewal LicensesMaryland Insurance AdministrationChecked November 8, 2026
  17. Md. Code, Insurance § 10-119Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 8, 2026
  18. Md. Code, Insurance § 10-120Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  19. Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 12-302Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  20. COMAR 09.20.05.03Maryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 7, 2026
  21. Plumbing board page plrenewMaryland Department of Labor, State Board of PlumbingChecked November 7, 2026
  22. Plumbing board page plrecipMaryland Department of Labor, State Board of PlumbingChecked November 7, 2026
  23. COMAR 10.39.02.06Maryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 7, 2026
  24. COMAR 10.39.01.03Maryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 7, 2026
  25. Md. Code, Health Occupations §8-6A-08Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  26. COMAR 10.39.01.05Maryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 7, 2026
  27. Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 6-307.1Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  28. Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 6-304Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  29. COMAR 09.09.01.03Maryland Division of State Documents (Code of Maryland Regulations)Dated January 24, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  30. Renew Your License - ElectriciansMaryland Department of Labor, State Board of ElectriciansChecked November 7, 2026
  31. Licensing Applications - ElectriciansMaryland Department of Labor, State Board of ElectriciansChecked November 7, 2026
  32. Licensing FAQs - ElectriciansMaryland Department of Labor, State Board of ElectriciansChecked November 7, 2026
  33. Security Guard CertificationMaryland Department of State PoliceChecked November 7, 2026
  34. Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 19-402Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  35. COMAR 10.65.01.07 Required Massage Therapy Education and TrainingMaryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 8, 2026
  36. COMAR 10.65.07.02 Fees for Massage Therapy Licensure and RegistrationMaryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 8, 2026
  37. COMAR 10.65.05.01 Required Continuing Education HoursMaryland Division of State Documents (COMAR)Checked November 7, 2026
  38. 2026 Laws of Maryland Ch. 191 (SB 419) Massage Therapy Examiners - RevisionsMaryland General AssemblyDated April 28, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  39. Service Member or Spouse ApplicationMaryland Board of Massage Therapy ExaminersChecked November 8, 2026
  40. COMAR 09.11.01.09 Instruction in Real Estate Principles and Practices for SalespersonsMaryland Division of State Documents (COMAR), Real Estate Commission regulationsChecked November 6, 2026
  41. Forms & FeesMaryland Real Estate Commission (Maryland Department of Labor)Dated April 27, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  42. Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. §17-314Maryland General AssemblyChecked November 6, 2026
  43. Apply for a Reciprocal LicenseMaryland Real Estate Commission (Maryland Department of Labor)Checked November 6, 2026
  44. Out-of-State License RecognitionMaryland Real Estate Commission (Maryland Department of Labor)Checked November 6, 2026
  45. License Categories and RequirementsMaryland Department of LaborChecked November 5, 2026
  46. COMAR 09.08.07.02 Schedule of FeesMaryland Division of State DocumentsChecked November 5, 2026
  47. Licensing FAQs for ApplicantsMaryland Department of LaborChecked November 5, 2026