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 Builder Registration
| Agency: | Maryland Home Builder Registration Unit |
| Fact Checked: | 9/13/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $800 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | Based on the number of permits obtained: 10 or less $400; 11-74 is $800; 75 and above is $1200 |
| Due: | Biennially by March 1. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 5/16/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 for companies with 1-2 workers; $625 for companies with 3 or more workers. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/13/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/13/20 |
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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| Fact Checked: | 8/13/20 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Out-of-state contractor licenses are issued for a single construction project and cannot be renewed. Contractors engaging in multiple construction projects will need a separate license for each project.
Prince George's County General Contractor License
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Notes: | This license requires applicants to submit:
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| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
| Fact Checked: | 6/5/20 |
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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| Fact Checked: | 6/5/20 |
Registration Renewal
Application for Building Contractor's License
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| Agency Fee: | Fee: $75 + 5% Technology Fee of $3.75 for a total of $78.75 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Before you Apply: |
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| Fact Checked: | 6/5/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 5/16/18 |
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. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland HVAC/R Apprentice License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland HVAC/R Limited Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Journeyman HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Journeyman Restricted HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Master Electrician License (Active)
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland State Board of Master Electricians |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Master Electrician License (Inactive)
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland State Board of Master Electricians |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Master HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Master Restricted HVAC/R License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for each category, maximum $75* |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for each category, maximum $75* |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Maryland Propane Gas Fitter License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maryland Board of Plumbing |
| Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 license fee + $25 application fee |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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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.
