ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Maryland Plumbing license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

Plumbing

State license · State Board of Plumbing (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 12-308) a license expires on the first May 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states licenses expire two years from the date of issue. Renewal notice is sent at least one month before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $44. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee published on fee page or renewal page.
Grace period: No grace period. An expired license may be reinstated if the application is made within 4 years after expiration.
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/PLM/PLMrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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After filing

State license · State Board of Plumbing (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 12-308) a license expires on the first May 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states licenses expire two years from the date of issue. Renewal notice is sent at least one month before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $44. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee published on fee page or renewal page.
Grace period: No grace period. An expired license may be reinstated if the application is made within 4 years after expiration.
Insurance: Master/limited master plumbers may not contract without liability insurance incl. completed operations: >= $300,000 bodily injury and >= $100,000 property damage ($400,000 per FAQ); umbrella policies don't count; Board must be certificate holder; Board cannot issue or renew without proof (12-501).
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/PLM/PLMrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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After filing

State license · State Board of Plumbing (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 12-308) a license expires on the first May 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states licenses expire two years from the date of issue. Renewal notice is sent at least one month before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $88. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee published on fee page or renewal page.
Grace period: No grace period. An expired license may be reinstated if the application is made within 4 years after expiration.
Insurance: Master/limited master plumbers may not contract without liability insurance incl. completed operations: >= $300,000 bodily injury and >= $100,000 property damage ($400,000 per FAQ); umbrella policies don't count; Board must be certificate holder; Board cannot issue or renew without proof (12-501).
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/PLM/PLMrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

After filing

State license · State Board of Plumbing (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 12-308) a license expires on the first May 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states licenses expire two years from the date of issue. Renewal notice is sent at least one month before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: No late fee published on fee page or renewal page.
Grace period: No grace period. An expired license may be reinstated if the application is made within 4 years after expiration.
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/PLM/PLMrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing