Psychologist / Maryland
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Maryland Psychologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral disorders. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Maryland data shows for Psychologists

Becoming a licensed psychologist in Maryland means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 6,324 training hours, a passing score on EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology), and 2 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Maryland regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)".

Budget $365 to get started, plus $299 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 40 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
10/100
Psychologist · Maryland

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
6,324 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$365
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$150/yr
$299 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
20.0 hrs/yr
40 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maryland

Education / Training Hours
Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)
6,324 hours
Exam Requirement
EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Required
Initial License Fee
$365
Renewal Fee
$299
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
40 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maryland licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Psychologist in Maryland? ▼
Maryland requires 6324 education/training hours, passing an exam (EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)), and an initial fee of $365. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Psychologist in Maryland? ▼
Certification as a psychologist in Maryland means clearing the state's checklist: 6324 hours of education plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Maryland licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Psychologist license to Maryland from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for psychologists nationally works like this: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Maryland. Verify the specifics with the Maryland licensing board.
Does Maryland require a background check for Psychologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the psychologist licensing process in Maryland. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Psychologist in Maryland? ▼
To stay licensed as a psychologist in Maryland, plan on 40 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $299.

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What to do with this psychologist license

Psychologist in Maryland, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a psychologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Maryland's psychologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Psychologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state psychologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Maryland's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maryland overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maryland licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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