State Police Licensing Division
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ON SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST, BEGINNING AT 7PM AND CONCLUDING AT APPROXIMATELY 8PM, THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE WILL BE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND UPDATES ON THE LICENSING PORTAL. DURING THIS MAINTENANCE PERIOD, THE LICENSING PORTAL WILL BE INACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS, FIREARMS DEALERS AND TO THE LICENSING DIVISION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THAT THIS MAY CAUSE.
IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE/PROCESS CHANGES
Effective 1/1/2025, all Professional Licensing applications (including Security Guard, Private Detective, Security System Technician, Special Police, Railroad Police, Security Guard Agency, Security Guard Employer, Private Detective Agency, Dual Agency, Security Systems Agency and Bullet Proof Body Armor) and application fees shall be submitted electronically in the Licensing Portal. Additional information, issued Advisories, training videos and a registration link for virtual training can be found on the Security Guard page at the following link: Security Guard
For additional information you may contact the Professional Licensing Unit at
msp.professionallicensing@maryland.gov.
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.
| Hours of Operation |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday (Closed On All State Holidays) |
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| Lobby Hours | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or By Appointment (Mail Drop Available 24/7) |
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| Main Number | 410-653-4500 |
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| Division Commander | Captain Andrew Rossignol |
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| Assistant Division Commander | Lieutenant Jonathan Hill
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