For HQL Applicants: Below is the information that you should provide to the LiveScan technician for fingerprinting:

Agency Authorization Number: 1300004845
Agency ORI Number: MD920511Z
Reason Fingerprinted: MD Public Safety Article, Section 5-117.1 pertaining to Handgun Qualification License.

For Security Guard (Individual): Below is the information that you should provide to the LiveScan technician for fingerprinting:

Agency Authorization Number: 9300000802
Agency ORI Number: MDMSP6000
Reason Fingerprinted: MD Business Occupations and Professions Sections 19-101 & 19-701

For Private Detective (Individual): Below is the information that you should provide to the LiveScan technician for fingerprinting:

Agency Authorization Number: 9400082495
Agency ORI Number: MDMSP6000
Reason Fingerprinted: MD Business Occupations and Professions Section s13-101 & 13-801

For Security Guard Agency/Private Detective Agency (Company): Below is the information that you should provide to the LiveScan technician for fingerprinting:

Agency Authorization Number: 9400082495
Agency ORI Number: MDMSP6000
Reason Fingerprinted: MD Business Occupations and Professions Sections 13-101 & 13-804​

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​Privacy Act Statement for Applicant Fingerprinting for employment or licensing.

Notice: The state of Maryland complies with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Privacy Act policies regarding the retaining, use and disclosure of fingerprints submitted for employment, licensing or other purposes. The complete Privacy Act Statement and  Federal Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights are available at the following link: FBI Fingerprint Privacy Statement and Acknowledgement Form​

The directions located below do not apply to HQL applicants.

Applications for State of Maryland Handgun Permits, Security Guards and Security Guard Agencies, Private Detectives and Private Detective Agencies, Security Systems Technicians and Security Systems Agencies, Special Police and Railroad Police Commissions, Regulated Firearms Dealers and Machine Gun purchase and possession must be accompanied by the applicant's fingerprints. Out of State Handgun Permit applicants must also submit electronic fingerprints.  

Applications submitted by applicants who participate in the Electronic Fingerprint Capture Process MUST have the receipt provided by the approved fingerprint processing center attached to the upper front left corner of the application when forwarded to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division. Applications that are received without the receipt may not be processed in a timely manner and may be returned to the applicant unprocessed. Authorization codes for the various requests are available at the approved fingerprint processing sites.

​Fees paid to the licensing division are non refundable. Fees paid to the approved electronic fingerprint processing center do not include those fees owed to the Licensing Division for the processing of the actual application. Please ensure you have calculated your fees correctly.