Who is the governing agency?

What are the initial requirements of the State?

To take a Master Electrician‘s license examination, the applicant must have been engaged or employed regularly and principally in providing electrical services for all types of electrical equipment and apparatus for at least seven years under the direction and supervision of:

• a master electrician, or
• a similarly qualified employee of a governmental unit.

The state board may allow an applicant up to three years of credit towards the required experience with proof that the applicant has completed a formal course of study or professional training in electrical installation comparable to the required experience.

Security Systems Registrant License is required if you are a person who seeks to engage, or solicits to engage, in the business of providing security system services in the State of Maryland.

The individual for whom the License is sought shall be:

1. of good moral character, reputation and qualification; and
2. at least 18 years old.

Locksmith, Original License, applicants must complete the following as part the submission process for application:

• Completed Application
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
  Please present the following form to your insurance carrier: Notice to Insurance Carriers Issuing
  Insurance to Persons Seeking Coverage for a Licensed Locksmith Business Certificate Holder (Word)
• Passport size photo of the applicant
• Report of Employee (Word)
• Copy of your fingerprinting receipt
• A full state and federal criminal history record check through the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository

What are the continuing educational requirements of the State?

Master Electricians shall have completed 10 hours of continuing education during the prior license term, as required by Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-310(c)3) Annotated Code of Maryland.B. Application of Continuing Education Requirements.

The Security System Technician or Agency initial license expire three (3) years after its date of issuance and upon the end of the term of the license. There are no state requirements for continuing education at this time. 

Locksmiths licenses are valid for a two-year period from the date of issuance. There are no state requirements for continuing education at this time.

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