Military families may use out-of-state licenses for Maryland work

An active service member or spouse may practice in Maryland under a license from another state after applying to the Maryland licensing authority. This covers active service members and their spouses who relocate to Maryland because of service orders and hold a license from another state. The member or spouse must move to Maryland because of service orders and apply with proof of the orders; a spouse must also provide a marriage certificate. Applicants must be in good standing, with no disciplinary action or pending investigation related to the license, and must not have surrendered it while under investigation. They may work only within the license’s discipline and scope. This path does not apply when an interstate compact already allows them to practice. The law takes effect October 1, 2026. Permission lasts for the duration of the service orders.

Certain veterans may qualify for expedited educator, health occupation, and mortgage loan originator licensing processes even if discharged more than one year before applying. This applies to the veteran eligibility rules for educator, health occupation, and mortgage loan originator licensing. Veterans must still meet the requirements of the relevant process. Depending on the license, these can include holding a valid out-of-state license in good standing, meeting educator qualifications, submitting a complete application, and paying required fees. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.