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How to Get a Real estate agent License in Maryland (2026)

Quick answer

This statewide license permits brokerage services under a licensed broker's authority.

License fee

$98

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Exam

Pass the Commission examination.

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Renewal

Two-year term beginning on the date issued.

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Continuing education

15 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Maryland Department of Labor, Real Estate Commission

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Forms and Fees - Real Estate Commission
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Salesperson License
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    An applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the Commission examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    An applicant shall pass an examination given by the Commission
    Official source

    Experience

    Obtain a licensed broker's commitment to affiliation upon issuance.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    An applicant shall obtain, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that the applicant shall become affiliated with the licensed real estate broker
    Official source
  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

This statewide license permits brokerage services under a licensed broker's authority.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
This license allows individuals to provide brokerage services in the state of Maryland if affiliated with and working under the authority of a licensed broker.
Official source

Agency guidance

For first renewal of salesperson licenses initially issued on or after October 1, 2023: contracts 3 hours, brokerage relationships/disclosure 3, practice 3, property management/landlord-tenant law 3, professionalism 1.5 and financing 1.5.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For licensees initially licensed as a Salesperson on or after October 1, 2023, AND this is your first renewal ... Contracts | J | 3 ... Principles of Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure | H | 3 ... Principles of Real Estate Practice | L | 3 ... Property Management and Landlord and Tenant Laws | M | 3 ... Professionalism | N | 1.5 ... Real Estate Financing | O | 1.5
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Two-year term beginning on the date issued.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
Official source

Continuing education hours

15 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Complete 15 hours of continuing education every renewal period.
Official source

Continuing education topics

Residential salesperson subsequent renewal: 3 hours legal/legislative update, 2 fair housing, 3 ethics, 4 electives and 3 brokerage relationships/disclosure. Commercial-only licenses substitute ADA for fair housing; first renewal for licenses issued on or after October 1, 2023 has a different curriculum.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For licensees initially licensed prior to October 1, 2023, OR this is NOT your first renewal ... Salesperson/Associate Broker (Residential) ... Salesperson/Associate Broker (Commercial Only) ... Legal and Legislative Update | A | 3 ... Fair Housing | C | 2 ... Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | P | 2 ... Ethics | D | 3 ... Electives | Varies | 4 ... Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure | H | 3 ... For licensees initially licensed as a Salesperson on or after October 1, 2023, AND this is your first renewal
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What does it cost?

License fee

$98

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson License, Original (includes $20 GF payment): $98
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate salesperson / sales agent license in Maryland?

Two-year term beginning on the date issued.

Source and quotation
Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the real estate salesperson / sales agent license fee in Maryland?

$98

Source and quotation
Salesperson License, Original (includes $20 GF payment): $98
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (12)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://onestop.md.gov/licenses/salesperson-license-5d15409e54f24d03e9997c25

Salesperson License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

An applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass the Commission examination.

Pass the Commission examination.

An applicant shall pass an examination given by the Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Obtain a licensed broker's commitment to affiliation upon issuance.

Obtain a licensed broker's commitment to affiliation upon issuance.

An applicant shall obtain, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that the applicant shall become affiliated with the licensed real estate broker
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Two-year term beginning on the date issued.

Two-year term beginning on the date issued. Applies to: Salesperson licenses.

Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

15 hours

15

Complete 15 hours of continuing education every renewal period.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

Maryland Department of Labor, Real Estate Commission

Maryland Department of Labor, Real Estate Commission

Forms and Fees - Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$98

98

Salesperson License, Original (includes $20 GF payment): $98
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Residential salesperson subsequent renewal: 3 hours legal/legislative update, 2 fair housing, 3 ethics, 4 electives and 3 brokerage relationships/disclosure. Commercial-only licenses substitute ADA for fair housing; first renewal for licenses issued on or after October 1, 2023 has a different curriculum.

Residential salesperson subsequent renewal: 3 hours legal/legislative update, 2 fair housing, 3 ethics, 4 electives and 3 brokerage relationships/disclosure. Commercial-only licenses substitute ADA for fair housing; first renewal for licenses issued on or after October 1, 2023 has a different curriculum.

For licensees initially licensed prior to October 1, 2023, OR this is NOT your first renewal ... Salesperson/Associate Broker (Residential) ... Salesperson/Associate Broker (Commercial Only) ... Legal and Legislative Update | A | 3 ... Fair Housing | C | 2 ... Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | P | 2 ... Ethics | D | 3 ... Electives | Varies | 4 ... Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure | H | 3 ... For licensees initially licensed as a Salesperson on or after October 1, 2023, AND this is your first renewal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

This statewide license permits brokerage services under a licensed broker's authority.

This statewide license permits brokerage services under a licensed broker's authority.

This license allows individuals to provide brokerage services in the state of Maryland if affiliated with and working under the authority of a licensed broker.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

For first renewal of salesperson licenses initially issued on or after October 1, 2023: contracts 3 hours, brokerage relationships/disclosure 3, practice 3, property management/landlord-tenant law 3, professionalism 1.5 and financing 1.5.

For first renewal of salesperson licenses initially issued on or after October 1, 2023: contracts 3 hours, brokerage relationships/disclosure 3, practice 3, property management/landlord-tenant law 3, professionalism 1.5 and financing 1.5.

For licensees initially licensed as a Salesperson on or after October 1, 2023, AND this is your first renewal ... Contracts | J | 3 ... Principles of Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure | H | 3 ... Principles of Real Estate Practice | L | 3 ... Property Management and Landlord and Tenant Laws | M | 3 ... Professionalism | N | 1.5 ... Real Estate Financing | O | 1.5
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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