# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 12.5. Locksmiths

### Subtitle 2. Licensing

#### Section 12.5-210

(a) Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the place of business of the licensee.

(b) A licensee and an employee of a licensee shall:

  (1) carry a valid photo identification card issued by a licensed locksmith under Sec. 12.5-207 of this subtitle at all times the licensee or employee of a licensee is engaged in providing locksmith services; and

  (2) display the valid photo identification card as required by regulation.

(c) If a photo identification card is lost or destroyed, the licensee immediately shall notify the licensed locksmith that issued the photo identification card.

(d)

  (1) To change the name of a licensee on a license, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary:

    (i) an application on the form provided by the Secretary;

    (ii) the license of the licensee;

    (iii) any documentation about the name change that the Secretary requires; and

    (iv) the fee set by the Secretary.

  (2) On receipt of the application, fee, and any required documentation, the Secretary shall issue a new license bearing the new name of the licensee.

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