How to get a Maryland real estate license
Maryland real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 60 (includes mandatory 3-hour ethics component)
- Broker requirement
- 135 hours pre-licensure education (or 9 semester credit hours) plus 3 consecutive years of active real estate license immediately preceding application
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 110 scored items: national 80 (90 min) + Maryland state 30 (30 min), scored separately
- Passing
- National passing score 56/80; state passing score 21/30
Some Maryland details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Maryland exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Maryland and the larger share of the exam. Study your Maryland state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Maryland real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Maryland real estate license?
60 (includes mandatory 3-hour ethics component)
What does the Maryland real estate salesperson exam cover?
110 scored items: national 80 (90 min) + Maryland state 30 (30 min), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Maryland?
Complete required pre-license education (60 (includes mandatory 3-hour ethics component)), pass the licensing exam (PSI; 110 scored items: national 80 (90 min) + Maryland state 30 (30 min), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Maryland real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Maryland real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.