State Police Licensing Division

ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, BEGINNING AT 7AM AND CONCLUDING AT APPROXIMATELY 1PM, THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE WILL BE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND UPDATES ON VARIOUS SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE LICENSING PORTAL AND THE E-GOV/MY LICENSE (HQL, QHI & LEOSA) SYSTEMS. DURING THIS MAINTENANCE PERIOD, USERS MAY EXPERIENCE LIMITED TO NO CONNECTIVITY TO THESE SYSTEMS. THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE IS ADVISING USERS TO REFRAIN FROM UTILIZING THESE SYSTEMS DURING THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THAT THIS MAY CAUSE.

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.

Maryland General Assembly Joint Chairman's Report January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

(Provides information on Licensing Division applications received and processing days needed for an application to receive a final disposition)

	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