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Maryland Department of Agriculture

Veterinary Licensing

Application & registration fees 

  • Application fee: $300
  • License/registration fee (paid after your application is approve): 
    • $300 between July 1 and Dec. 31
    • $150 between Jan. 1 and June 30.
  • Annual renewal: $300
  • Annual renewal late fee (renewing a registration after July 1): $200

You can begin your application and come back to finish it at a later date. You will not be charged an application fee until you are ready to submit it. 

All applicants are required to attest that they have read and comprehend the laws and regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine in Maryland. Failure to adhere to state regulations can result in disciplinary action. 

Licensee Lookup    

​Licenses for veterinarians & hospitals expire June 30 of every year. The listings show all current licensees.

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