# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 13. Private Detectives

### Subtitle 4. Certification of Private Detectives

#### Section 13-403

To qualify for certification as a private detective, an employee of or applicant for employment with a licensed private detective agency shall:

(1) meet the standards set by the Secretary;

(2) submit to the Secretary:

  (i) a sworn application in the manner and format designated by the Secretary; and

  (ii) the fingerprints required under Sec. 13-304(c)(2)(i) of this title; and

(3) pay to the Secretary in a method approved by the Secretary:

  (i) an application fee of $15; and

  (ii) the fees required under Sec. 13-304(c)(2) of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)