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Maryland Concealed Carry Permit Fee Calculator

A concealed carry permit in Maryland costs $125 for the initial application through the state police, is valid 3 years, and renews for $75.

Estimated annual cost
$25.00/ year
  • Renewal (billed $75 every 3 years)
    Shown as per-year average
    $25.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Initial permit application
    $125 application fee — fingerprint vendor fee (~$50–$75) is extra
    $125.00
One-time total: $125.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • The initial permit runs ~2 years (to your birth month); renewals are 3 years. 16-hour training required initially, 8 hours to renew.

What determines permit cost in Maryland?

  • Initial application ($125)
  • Renewal every 3 years ($75)
  • Issuing authority: State Police
  • Required for concealed carry

Frequently asked questions

How much does a concealed carry permit cost in Maryland?

The initial application costs $125 ($125 application fee — fingerprint vendor fee (~$50–$75) is extra), paid to the state police. Renewal is $75 every 3 years.

Is Maryland a permitless carry state?

No — you need a valid permit to carry concealed in Maryland. Training and background-check requirements apply; check the issuing authority's current rules.

How long is a Maryland carry permit valid?

3 years. Renewing costs $75 — renew before expiration to avoid reapplying as a new applicant.

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Official Maryland resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.