Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Maryland Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Maryland.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Maryland for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Maryland Engineering Company Licenses
Maryland Engineering Firm Permit
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Maryland for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
| Filing Method: | File an application online then email a managing agent certification form to dloplprofessionalengineers-dllr@maryland.gov. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| Fact Checked: | 5/28/20 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Maryland and need to renew their license.
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Biennially by the registration date. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/20 |
Amendment
| Form: | Firm Name Change or Managing Agent Change Form and Affidavit of the Managing Agent |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Maryland Geology Firm License
Not required
Geology Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland.
Registration Not Required
Not required
Maryland Land Surveying Firm Permit
| Agency: | Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | File an application online then email a managing agent certification form to dlopllandsurveyors-dllr@maryland.gov. |
| Agency Fee: | $135 (of which $35 is non-refundable application fee) |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Notes: | Effective October 1, 2015, however, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that operates a business through which engineering is practiced shall be required to hold a permit issued by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. This is a new requirement, as formerly there was no separate licensing scheme for the practice of engineering through a business entity. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Maryland Individual Engineering Licenses
Maryland Geologist License
Not required
Professional Geologist licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland.
Registration Not Required
Not required
Maryland Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board for Professional Engineers |
| Fact Checked: | 7/3/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 exam fee + $76 license fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $76 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.
