How to check a contractor's license in Maryland
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission license is kept by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. Checking it takes about two minutes and is free.
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Four steps
- Ask the contractor for the exact business name and the Maryland Home Improvement Commission license number, in writing.
- Search the official lookup by license number, or by business name (some lookups also take a city or ZIP code) if you have no number.
- Check that the name on the record matches the name on your contract, and that the status is active today. If the record lists complaints or disciplinary actions, read them before you sign.
- Put the number on the contract. If something looks wrong, ask before you pay a deposit.
If you cannot find them
Ask the contractor which name the Maryland Home Improvement Commission license is under: businesses often register under a legal name that differs from the name on their truck or website. If they cannot give you a number, treat that as a warning sign.
Where to complain
Problems with a contractor go to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
What our checks found
We have matched 44 Maryland businesses on Renovexus to an active Maryland Home Improvement Commission license, checked on October 18, 2026. Each profile shows the number and the date. A business we have not matched may still be licensed: confirm on the official lookup. How we verify.
License-checked pros in Maryland
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerAnnapolis, MD
Open Saturdays“professional crew”“painting projects”“deck staining”On their website: bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, free estimates
- 95 score
Verified licenseKitchen & Bath ShowroomAnnapolis, MD
“scheduling”“smooth process”“responsive staff”On their website: kitchen remodeling, kitchen renovation, bathroom remodeling
- 94 score
Verified licenseBathroom RemodelerGermantown, MD
“power washing”“patio construction”“siding”On their website: bathroom remodeling
- 94 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerGaithersburg, MD
“cleanliness”“kitchen remodel”“responsive staff”On their website: fully insured
- 93 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerKensington, MD
“cabinetry”“small jobs”“kitchen reconfiguration”On their website: custom cabinetry, family-owned
- 93 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerEllicott City, MD
“new bathroom”“on schedule”“courteous staff”On their website: kitchen remodeling, kitchen renovation, bathroom remodeling
- 91 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerBethesda, MD
Open Saturdays“professional team”“friendly staff”“bath remodel”On their website: kitchen design, basement remodel
- 91 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerKensington, MD
“knowledgeable staff”“bathroom remodel”“responsiveness”On their website: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation
- 91 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerColumbia, MD
“countertops”“flooring”“beautiful spaces”On their website: kitchen remodeling, kitchen design, bathroom remodeling
Common questions
How do I look up a contractor license in Maryland?
Use the official lookup run by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=HIC%3A%3AHIC_qselect). Search by license or registration number if you have it, otherwise by business name, then check that the name matches your contract and the status is active.
What if I cannot find the contractor?
Ask the contractor which name the Maryland Home Improvement Commission license is under: businesses often register under a legal name that differs from the name on their truck or website. If they cannot give you a number, treat that as a warning sign.
How does Renovexus check licenses?
We match listed businesses to the Maryland Home Improvement Commission license records and show the number and the date we checked on each matched profile. 44 Maryland businesses on Renovexus show an active record so far. A business we have not matched may still be licensed: confirm on the official lookup.
Where do I file a complaint about a contractor in Maryland?
Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection: https://oag.maryland.gov/i-need-to/Pages/business-complaints.aspx.
Are you a Maryland contractor?
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