Pilot License Details


Pilot License

General Info - Statewide License


The State Board of Pilots licenses and regulates pilots who pilot vessels on the navigable waters of the State of Maryland.


Agency Contacts:

Zevi Thomas, Executive Director

410-230-6262

Noraida "Neng" Lozano, Administrative Specialist III 

410-230-6261


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    Approval time

  • $200.00 - $600.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

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

  1. A pilot-in-training who is selected by the Board shall serve under the supervision of unlimited licensed pilots for at least 2 years after being selected before being issued a limited license to pilot vessels not exceeding 32 feet of draught.

  2. A 32-foot licensed pilot, after one year and upon demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Board sufficient ability, skill and experience, may be granted a raise in grade to a 36-foot limited license.

  3. A 36-foot limited licensed pilot, after one year and upon demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Board sufficient ability, skill and experience, may be granted a raise in grade to a 40-foot limited license.

  4. A 40-foot limited licensed pilot, after one year and upon demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Board sufficient ability, skill and experience, may be granted a raise in grade to an unlimited license.

Apply and Register

  • Online Application

    Download the application .PDF file

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Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Maryland Department of Labor

Contact Information

Noraida "Neng" Lozano, Administrative Specialist III

Email: dloplpilots-labor@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 230-6261

Work hours:

Legal Authority

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