State Police Licensing Division

The Maryland State Police Licensing Division administers the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to: the licensing and registration of firearms; handgun permits; security guards and agencies and other licensing functions as defined by statute or regulation.

Address	1111 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
Hours of Operation	8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday (Closed On All State Holidays)
Lobby Hours	8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or By Appointment (Mail Drop Available 24/7)
Main Number	410-653-4500
Division Commander	Captain Andrew Rossignol
Assistant Division Commander	Lieutenant Jonathan Hill

Click below for the:
Application to Purchase a Regulated Firearm
(Click here for Firearm Purchase application instructions)
Application for Handgun Wear & Carry Permit
(Click here for Handgun W&C Permit application instructions)
Machine Gun Registration
Regulated Firearms Dealer's License
Professional Licenses and Professional Agency Licenses
Click below for the:
Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Application
(Click here for HQL application instructions)
LEOSA
(Click here for LEOSA application instructions)
Qualified Handgun Instructor
(Click here for QHI application instructions)
Intercept Devices & K9 (LE Only)
(Click here for Intercept Device instructions)
Licensing Portal

Click below for the: Application to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (Click here for Firearm Purchase application instructions) Application for Handgun Wear & Carry Permit (Click here for Handgun W&C Permit application instructions) Machine Gun Registration Regulated Firearms Dealer's License Professional Licenses and Professional Agency Licenses	Click below for the: Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Application (Click here for HQL application instructions) LEOSA (Click here for LEOSA application instructions) Qualified Handgun Instructor (Click here for QHI application instructions) Intercept Devices & K9 (LE Only) (Click here for Intercept Device instructions)
Licensing Portal

Or, click one of the links below to proceed to your area of interest.

	FIREARM PURCHASE, CARRY, OR REGISTER Purchase a Regulated Firearm Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Wear and Carry Handgun Permit Firearms Collectors Firearms Dealers Firearms Search Machine Gun Registration New Maryland Resident Voluntary Registration NICS for Pawn / Redemption Untraceable Firearms
	PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Security Guard Security Systems Private Detective Railroad Police Special Police Bullet Proof Body Armor
	LAW ENFORCEMENT LEOSA K-9 Intercept Devices
	FIREARM TRAINING Firearms Safety Training Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Training Wear and Carry Permit Training Find A Qualified Instructor Qualified Handgun Instructor Program