Who regulates real estate licenses in Maryland?

Real estate licensing in Maryland is overseen by the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the MREC?

Phone: (410) 230-6200. Address: 500 N Calvert Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21202. Website: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec.

What license types does Maryland issue?

Maryland issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Maryland Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Maryland, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Maryland Real Estate Commission

Your Maryland real estate license is issued and regulated by the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the MREC.

Regulator: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC)

Address: 500 N Calvert Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: (410) 230-6200

Website: www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec

License Types in Maryland

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours. No limit on attempts.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official MREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the MREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

MREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by PSI

Fingerprinting & background check

A separate fingerprint background check is not generally required, but confirm with the MREC.

Fingerprinting details

All Maryland forms & official links Maryland education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026