Maryland renewal guide
Lead Abatement Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$250.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and pay the $250.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Maryland Lead Abatement Contractor License
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) licenses contractors performing lead abatement work. Maryland has some of the strictest lead paint regulations in the country due to its significant inventory of pre-1978 housing.
Requirements
- Training: EPA-accredited lead abatement supervisor/worker training
- Experience: Documented lead abatement experience
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation insurance
- Application Fee: $250
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years
- Renewal Fee: $250
- Continuing Education: 8 hours of refresher training per renewal cycle
Scope of Work
Licensed lead abatement contractors can identify, remove, and encapsulate lead-based paint and lead-contaminated materials in compliance with Maryland's strict lead paint regulations.
Maryland's Lead Laws
Maryland's Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing Act requires rental property owners to meet specific lead paint standards. This creates significant demand for licensed lead abatement contractors, particularly in Baltimore and older suburban areas.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the MDE.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- training_certificates
- Experience Documentation
- government_issued_id
Source notes
COMAR 26.16.01 (Maryland Lead Paint Regulations) . $250 contractor accreditation fee, 2-year renewal. 7+ hour review course per COMAR 26.16.01.10. Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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