Original Broker License Details


Original Broker License

General Info - Statewide License

This Maryland license allows individuals to provide brokerage services in the state of Maryland as a broker. Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.

  • Valid from approval date for 2 years

    Validity Information

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    Approval time

  • $190.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old, and of good character and reputation

  2. Applicant must be a licensed real estate salesperson or associate broker, and have actively and lawfully provided real estate brokerage services for at least 3 years

  3. Applicant must successfully complete a 135 hour real estate broker course approved by the commission, that includes a 3 hour course in real estate ethics (exemptions exist for those qualified to practice law in the state)

  4. An applicant must pass a real estate broker examination given by the examination provider PSI, approved by the commission

  5. A credit report, for the individual, that is not more than six months old is required for the application

  6. Applicable Articles of Incorporation, Franchise Agreement, or a Statement of Self-Proprietorship is required for the application, including evidence the business is registered with Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation

  7. If applicant has a criminal conviction, they must submit a True Test Copy of the charges from any and all courts in which they have been convicted of a crime

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

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Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Department of Labor

Contact Information

Darlene Martin-Bedford, Licensing Supervisor

Email: dlmrec-dllr@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 230-6200

Work hours:

Address

Address: 500 N. Calvert Street, 3rd floor,, Baltimore, MD, 21202

Purpose

Why the License is required?

The commission was created to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through examination, licensing, and regulatory activities, to uphold and apply the governing real estate laws and regulations equally to all, to provide courteous, reasonable, and professional assistance, and to impartially conduct disciplinary actions.

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Department of Labor the legal authority to issue this approval?

Title 17, Business Occupations and Professions, Annotated Code of Maryland and Regulations Online (COMAR) - 09.11