Contractor licenses in Maryland
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- Licensing board
- Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year for others
- Renewal fees
- $32-$625
- Continuing education
- 4-10 hours per cycle
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Master Electrician License
Maryland Board of Master Electricians
Home Builder License
Maryland Office of the Attorney General - Home Builder Registration Unit
HVAC Contractor License
Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) | 1 year | $625.00 | 4 hours |
| Elevator Contractor License Insurance required | Maryland Elevator Safety Review Board | 2 years | $300.00 | None |
| Fire Protection Contractor License Insurance required | Maryland State Fire Marshal | 2 years | $200.00 | None |
| Home Builder License Insurance required | Maryland Office of the Attorney General - Home Builder Registration Unit | 2 years | $400.00 | None |
| Home Improvement Contractor License Insurance required | Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) | 2 years | $456.25 | None |
| HVAC Contractor License Insurance required | Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) | 2 years | $456.25 | None |
| Lead Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) | 2 years | $250.00 | 8 hours |
| Master Electrician License Insurance required | Maryland Board of Master Electricians | 2 years | $31.50 | 10 hours |
| Master Plumber License Insurance required | Maryland Board of Plumbing | 2 years | $87.50 | None |
| EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | See page | See page | None |
| Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | 5 years | $300.00 | None |
| OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case | U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA | See page | See page | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Maryland
When Maryland contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
8 license pages, including Master Electrician License, Home Builder License, HVAC Contractor License.
Every year
1 license page, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor License.
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