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Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC)
How to get a real estate license in Maryland
The official path to a Maryland salesperson license in 4 steps, with fees and rules taken from the state regulator.
Take the pre-licensing course
60 hours from a state-approved school.
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026Pass the state exam
Administered by PSI. Exam fee: $44.
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026Apply for your license
License / application fee: $98. Fingerprint / background: Not published. Deadline: Not published
Original salesperson license, includes $20 Guaranty Fund (fees effective April 27, 2026)
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026After you're licensed
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Other rules
- E&O insurance required
- Not published
Explicit E&O requirement not found on regulator pages read; absence is not confirmation
Not on an official source · searched Oct 16, 2026 - Reciprocity
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Not on an official source · searched Oct 16, 2026 - Official pass rate
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