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Maryland general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Contractor license (MD Home Improvement Commission) MHIC Guaranty Fund assessment: $175 per two-year license period on renewal. “The Guaranty Fund assessment is $175 for each two-year license period. Each licensee has a personal renewal date.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Renew a License - Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing |
| Other notes | Contractor license (MD Home Improvement Commission) Home improvement contractors (MHIC) must carry at least $500,000 general liability insurance (effective June 1, 2024). “will require that all Maryland home improvement contractors maintain general liability insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing |
Check a license in Maryland
Maryland does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: labor.maryland.gov · labor.maryland.gov