Maryland Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Maryland.
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Maryland Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Maryland Electrical Contractor License
Not required
Electrical Contracting Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland.
There is no state level license for electrical contractor firms in Maryland, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Maryland General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland.
Maryland does not license general contractors at the state level, however, commercial contractors and home builders are licensed at the county level through the clerk's office of the relevant circuit court.
More information: Maryland Home Improvement CommissionMaryland Home Improvement Contractor License
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| Agency: | Maryland Board of Plumbing |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Maryland Home Improvement Commission |
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| Agency Fee: | $370 |
Maryland License to Remove Asbestos
| More Information: | http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Air/Asbestos/Pages/AsbestosForms.aspx |
| Agency: | Maryland Department of the Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 for companies with 1-2 workers; $625 for companies with 3 or more workers. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $0 for companies with 1-2 workers; $625 for companies with 3 or more workers. |
| Due: | Annually |
Maryland Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland.
Maryland does not issue licenses to HVAC businesses.
Maryland Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland.
There is no state level license for plumbing firms in Maryland, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Howard County Construction Firm License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $7.50 license fee + $2 issuance fee. |
Registration Renewal
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| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Howard County Out-of-State Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25 license fee + $2 issuance fee. |
| Before you Apply: | The application will ask you to provide or respond to the following:
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $39.50 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Prince George's County General Contractor License
Initial Registration
Application for Building Contractor's License
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| Agency Fee: | $120 + 5% Technology Fee of $6 for a total of $126 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | This license requires applicants to submit:
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Registration Renewal
Application for Building Contractor's License
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| Agency Fee: | $39.50 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notarize: | Required |
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Individual Licenses
Maryland Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Maryland Asbestos Accreditation
| More Information: | http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Air/Asbestos/Pages/AsbestosForms.aspx |
| Agency: | Maryland Department of the Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Application fee is based on the number of workers you employ at the time of application or number used during the previous license year. If you have paid less than the maximum fee and use additional workers any time during the license year, applicable fees must be paid to the department before those workers can perform asbestos work in Maryland. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | Application fee is based on the number of workers you employ at the time of application or number used during the previous license year. If you have paid less than the maximum fee and use additional workers any time during the license year, applicable fees must be paid to the department before those workers can perform asbestos work in Maryland. |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Maryland Home Inspector License
| Agency: | Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $325 license fee due after application approval |
Reciprocal Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $325 license fee due after application approval |
| Notes: | Home Inspectors licensed in one of the following jurisdictions may use the reciprocal application: AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, and WV. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $325 |
| Due: | Biennially by the registration anniversary date. |
Maryland Master Restricted HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25 for each category, maximum $75* |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $25 for each category, maximum $75* |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
