Maryland Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Maryland
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 60-hour pre-licensing course from an MREC-approved education provider. Must pass final course exam with 70% or higher.
Required Courses (60 hours total):
- • Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course (60 hours)
Course certificate required for exam eligibility.
State Examination
Exam Name
Maryland Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
110 scored questions (80 national, 30 state) plus 5-10 pretest questions, 2 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each section (56/80 national, 21/30 state)
Exam Fee
$44
Retake Policy: Can retake immediately; $44 fee per attempt. Exam pass valid for 1 year.
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check
Cost: $60
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Maryland broker to activate your license. Have 3 years from inactive status to affiliate.
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $44 |
| Application Fee | $90 |
| Fingerprinting | $60 |
| Total Fees | $194 |
Application $90 + exam $44 + fingerprinting $60 = $194. Pre-licensing course costs additional $200-$500.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$78
CE Required
15 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
15 hours per 2-year cycle including required Legislative, Ethics, and Brokerage Relationships courses. CE must be completed 30 days before renewal to avoid reinstatement fee.
License Reciprocity
Maryland does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Maryland requirements.
Maryland Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (410) 230-6200
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Requires 3 consecutive years as active salesperson, 135 hours of broker pre-licensing education, credit report, and passing the broker exam.
- • 3 years experience required
- • 135 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12