Nursery Inspection / Plant Dealer / Plant Broker License Details


Nursery Inspection / Plant Dealer / Plant Broker License

General Info - Statewide License


Maryland law requires you to hold one of the following licenses to advertise, sell, distribute, install or produce nursery stock. Apply if you are a nursery seeking an inspection certificate. Plant dealers and plant brokers can apply to receive a license by completing this form. If approved, your Nursery Inspection Certificate or Plant Dealer/Broker license will be issued yearly from January 1 to December 31.


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    Approval time

  • $150.00 - $1,500.00 Estimated Cost

    Application cost

  • Average completion time

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. 01 Download Application

    You will be directed to the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s website, where you can download the fillable form.

  2. 02 Complete the application

    Once downloaded, fill in your responses to each question. Print, sign and date the application.

  3. 03 Mail Your Payment

    Mail your completed application along with the appropriate fee, Fee Schedule is on the 2nd page of the application form, to:

    Maryland Department of Agriculture

    P.O. Box 17304

    Baltimore, MD 21297-1304

  4. Note:

    • If you have multiple sales locations, a license is required for each location.
    • Multiple fees can be paid with one check.

    *Please note: 0.1 acres or more requires a fee equal to that for 1 acre or less.

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

    Complete the form

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Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Contact Information

Plant Protection and Weed Management

Tel: (410) 841-5920

Work hours:

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Maryland Department of Agriculture the legal authority to issue this approval?