How to get your Real Estate License in Maryland

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get Maryland Real Estate License? McKissock Learning taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in Maryland, we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the Maryland real estate license requirements.

Select License Level:
10.5 Mandatory Hours
4.5 Elective Hours
15 Total Hours
13.5 Mandatory Hours
1.5 Elective Hours
15 Total Hours

Learn what's required for your Real Estate License in Maryland

This real estate licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the Maryland Real Estate Commission. We recommend you contact the Maryland Real Estate Commission for more detailed information or changes.

If you obtain real estate licenses in multiple states, we recommend you check each state's requirements.

Maryland Real Estate License: Sales Agent and Associate Brokers

Total Hours Required: 15
Mandatory Hours: 10.5
Elective Hours: 4.5
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Maryland Sales Agents and Associate Brokers are required to complete 15 hours of CE each renewal cycle.

All Residential and Commercial Licensees must complete 3 hours in Ethics, 3 hours in Agency, and 3 hours in Legislative. Licensees with a Residential Designation must also complete an additional 1.5 hour in Fair Housing. 

Online Limitations

There are no limits to the number of hours that may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process: Rosters required within 14 days of course completion. 
Roster Sent: Every 14 days

Governing Agency

Name: Maryland Real Estate Commission
Phone: 4102306230
Fax: 4103330023
Website: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/
Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 308 Baltimore, MD 21202
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Maryland Real Estate License: Broker, Designated Broker, Team Leader

Total Hours Required: 15
Mandatory Hours: 13.5
Elective Hours: 1.5
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
All Brokers, Designated Brokers, and Team Leaders are required to complete 15 hours of CE each renewal cycle. 

Residential and Commercial Licensees must take 3 hours in Legislative, 3 hours in Agency, 3 hours in Broker Supervision and 3 hours in Ethics. Licensees with a Residential Designation must also complete an additional 1.5 credit hour in Fair Housing. 

Online Limitations

There is no limitation to the number of courses that may be taken online

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process: Rosters required within 14 days of course completion. 
Roster Sent: Every 14 days

Governing Agency

Name: Maryland Real Estate Commission
Phone: 4102306230
Fax: 4103330023
Website: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/
Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 308 Baltimore, MD 21202
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.