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Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation:
500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Division of Occupational Professional Licensing
500 North Calvert Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Telephone number: 410-230-6231
Master Electricians: General Information – 410-230-6231
Plumbing: General Information – 410-230-6231
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR): General Information – 410-230-6231
Home Improvement Contractor Fees
$250 Application Fee
$250 Per Each Additional Company Location
$100 Guaranty Fund Assessment
$ 20 Processing Fee
(g) (1) “Home improvement” means:
(i) the addition to or alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair, or replacement of a building or part of a building that is used or designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place or a structure adjacent to that building; or
(ii) an improvement to land adjacent to the building.
(2) “Home improvement” includes:
(i) construction, improvement, or replacement, on land adjacent to the building, of a driveway, fall–out shelter, fence, garage, landscaping, deck, pier, porch, or swimming pool;
(ii) a shore erosion control project, as defined under § 8–1001 of the Natural Resources Article, for a residential property;
(iii) connection, installation, or replacement, in the building or structure, of a dishwasher, disposal, or refrigerator with an icemaker to existing exposed household plumbing lines;
(iv) installation, in the building or structure, of an awning, fire alarm, or storm window; and
(v) work done on individual condominium units.
(3) “Home improvement” does not include:
(i) construction of a new home;
(ii) work done to comply with a guarantee of completion for a new building project;
(iii) connection, installation, or replacement of an appliance to existing exposed plumbing lines that requires alteration of the plumbing lines;
(iv) sale of materials, if the seller does not arrange to perform or does not perform directly or indirectly any work in connection with the installation or application of the materials;
(v) work done on apartment buildings that contain four or more single–family units; or
(vi) work done on the commonly owned areas of condominiums.
Master Plumber: License Fee – $70.00
Journey Plumber: License Fee – $35.00
Apprentice Plumber: License Fee – $15.00
Master Natural Gas Fitter: License Fee – $70.00
Journey Natural Gas Fitter: License Fee – $35.00
Apprentice Natural Gas Fitter: License Fee – $15.00
Propane Gas Fitter: License Fee – $35.00: Application Fee – $25.00
(k) “Master natural gas fitter” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to provide natural gas services.
(l) (1) “Master plumber” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to provide plumbing services and natural gas services.
(2) “Master plumber” includes a master plumber gas fitter.
Master Electrician (Active): Original – $20, Renewal – $25
Master Electrician (Inactive) (Not Insured): Original – $20, Renewal – $50
Active Assignment to Company: Original – $20, Renewal – $25
The State Board of Master Electricians issues one category of license, that of Master Electrician. For many counties in the State, the Master Electrician’s license is a prerequisite to obtaining the county electrical license. The Board does not investigate complaints; that function is the responsibility of the county or local subdivision. The Board may take disciplinary action against a person’s State license, however, if the person is reprimanded, or the person’s license is suspended or revoked by the local subdivision.
HVAC Fees:
Master: $75
Master Restricted: $25 for each category, maximum $75*
Limited: $75
Inspector: $0
Journeyman (including Journeyman Restricted): $20
Apprentice: $10
“Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor” means an individual who provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
“Journeyman license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services while under the direction and control of a licensed contractor.
(k) “Journeyman restricted license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services while under the direction and control of a licensed contractor, in only one of the following areas:
(1) heating – forced air systems;
(2) heating – hydronic systems;
(3) ventilation;
(4) air-conditioning; or
(5) refrigeration.
(l) (1) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to provide or to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(2) “License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise:
(i) a master license;
(ii) a master restricted license;
(iii) a limited license;
(iv) a journeyman license;
(v) a journeyman restricted license; and
(vi) an apprentice license.
(m) “Licensed apprentice” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services while:
(1) under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and
(2) in training to become a journeyman.
(n) “Licensed contractor” means a contractor who is licensed by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services, but does not include a licensed apprentice or licensed journeyman.
(o) “Limited license” means a license issued by the Board exclusively to maintain or repair one or more of the following: heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems.
(p) “Master license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(q) “Master restricted license” means a license issued by the Board to provide services in only one of the following areas:
(1) heating – forced air systems;
(2) heating – hydronic systems;
(3) ventilation;
(4) air-conditioning; or
(5) refrigeration.
(r) “Provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services” means to install, maintain, alter, remodel, or repair heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems.
(s) “Refrigeration system” means a system used to cool a surface or area below 55 degrees Fahrenheit or 12.9 degrees Celsius.
Maryland Department of The Environment:
800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Its primary number is 410-537-3000.
Well Drillers Fee $75
Maryland DOT:
Customer Service
410-865-1000
mdotcustomerservice@mdot.state.md.us
Maryland Department of Transportation
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
Fore more information regarding the MBE/DBE Program, please call:
Office of Minority Business Enterprise
410-865-1269 or
1-800-544-6056
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