MD

Maryland Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #13 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,380
Avg Education Hours
$160
Avg Initial Fee
40.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,324 Yes $365 $299 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,162 Yes $182 $149 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,649 Yes $176 $141 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,649 Yes $249 $216 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $356 $290 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,649 Yes $141 $108 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 26 Yes $141 $124 3 yrs
Plumber 6,649 Yes $209 $176 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,331 Yes $118 $61 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,397 Yes $134 $68 2 yrs
Electrologist 769 Yes $141 $108 2 yrs
Esthetician 750 Yes $118 $58 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 774 Yes $146 $76 2 yrs
Nail Technician 514 Yes $104 $53 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — Yes $249 $182 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $290 $224 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 79 No $141 $108 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $177 $111 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $210 $144 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $177 $111 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $356 $290 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $348 $282 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 60 Yes $172 $139 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $507 $341 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 11 Yes $33 $26 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,162 Yes $182 $149 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,162 Yes $257 $149 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 173 Yes $124 $108 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,331 Yes $158 $116 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,662 Yes $224 $191 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,662 Yes $356 $290 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,730 Yes $182 $149 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,993 Yes $266 $232 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,662 Yes $257 $224 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,993 Yes $299 $266 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,264 Yes $182 $149 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $216 $182 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,662 Yes $191 $133 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,162 Yes $182 $149 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,662 Yes $257 $191 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 56 No $174 $106 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 3,986 Yes $282 $249 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,662 Yes $191 $158 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,162 Yes $186 $153 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,162 Yes $224 $191 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,324 Yes $365 $299 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 159 Yes $207 $141 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 146 Yes $282 $216 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 133 Yes $209 $172 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 199 Yes $282 $232 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 26 Yes $106 $73 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 266 Yes $139 $73 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 93 Yes $106 $73 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Maryland licensing authorities.

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