Licensing Cost: $600.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $300.00
Duration: 1 year
Expires: 06/30 every year
Continuing Education: 18 hours every year
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $600.00 to the Maryland State Board.
If your NAVLE scores are less than 5 years old, ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners at mda.veterinaryboard@maryland.gov.
NAVLE: Vets applying for a license in Maryland will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Maryland Board.
Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in Maryland will also need to complete a Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam covering Maryland's veterinary practice act.
Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state, US territory, Canadian province, or Washington D.C. must submit a letter of good standing for any licenses currently or previously held, including any disciplinary action taken against any of your licenses by a state veterinary board.
AAVSB Vault Service: You can have the AAVSB transfer your NAVLE test results and letters of good standing for a fee of $99.
It typically takes 2 -4 weeks after you’ve completed your license application to receive your Maryland veterinary license.
Use the link above to apply for a Maryland veterinary license online.
Pay $300.00 to the Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Renewal Date: 06/30 every year
Maryland veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.
The list of approved CE providers for Maryland can be found here.
Submit records of your CE online as part of your renewal process.
You can quickly change your name online by clicking this link.
You can quickly change your address online by clicking this link.
Unfortunately, Maryland does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in-state for a limited duration.
Phone: (410) 841-5862
Email: mda.veterinaryboard@maryland.gov
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Feb 10, 2025.
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