Licensing and Service Center Operations Update

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Service Centers are open by appointment only.

Click on the service center location below to make an appointment for that location. You will receive a confirmation at the email address provided when making the appointment. This will allow you cancel or change your appointment. ​

Transactions that will be available for scheduling include:

  • Boat title transfers
  • New boat title applications
  • Replacement title applications
  • Commercial license renewal
  • Commercial license transfer​


Services will continue to be available by mail, online, and via telephone at local service center offices.

Licenses, permits, and stamps can be obtained by using the department’s online COMPASS portal.

The online COMPASS portal provides 24/7 self service access to recreational licenses, permits, and stamps; off-road vehicle registrations; magazine subscriptions; and donation options in support of your favorite Maryland Department of Natural Resources programs.​

The department is reminding recreational hunters and fishers that they must have a valid license and any required permits or stamps to hunt or fish in Maryland. Licenses, permits, and stamps can be obtained at Maryland Department of Natural Resources Licensing Centers by appointment only, by visiting a retail sport license agent or by using the department’s online COMPASS portal.

Any additional questions, can submitted to customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov​​​

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