# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 17. Real Estate Brokers

### Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 17-527.3

(a) A licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker may provide real estate brokerage services under a designated name that has been approved by the Commission.

(b) Subject to the approval of the Commission, a licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associate real estate broker may add a designated name on a license certificate and pocket card if the licensee submits to the Commission:

  (1) an application on the form that the Commission provides;

  (2) the license certificate and pocket card of the licensee;

  (3) any documentation about the designated name that the Commission requires; and

  (4) a fee of $5.

(c) The full legal name of the licensee and the approved designated name shall be displayed on the new license certificate and pocket card.

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