How do I renew my license?

• Complete the ​ Application to renew a MD Tree Expert License
  
• Submit the completed application, accompanied by the $20.00 renewal fee and proof of valid insurance, to the address on the application.
• Applications are due January 1 and must be received by January 31st. Individuals that experience a lapse of license by failing to renew their license by the due date following the last year of licensure, and who wish to be licensed, must reapply for licensure. This includes taking and passing the current version of the Tree Expert Licensing Exam.

Effective October 17, 2011, the Tree Expert regulations were revised to increase the license to a two year time frame staggering this change and increasing the fee to reflect the new two year license.

Effective January 1, 2016, the Tree Expert regulations are revised to contain a continuing education requirements in order to renew the license. As the license renewals are on a staggered two year time frame, this means that those that renew December 2017 can obtain the 8 continuing education credits in the two year time frame from January 1, 2016 to December 2017. Those that renew December 2018 can obtain the 8 credits in the two year time frame from January 1, 2017 to December 2018. And repeat for next two year cycle.

Continuing Education Requirements

Effective January 1, 2016, Licensed Tree Experts are required to obtain 8 continuing education credits over the two year period prior to their renewal. This requirement was requested by the tree care industry in order to ensure that all licensed tree experts are current in their knowledge of tree care and are operating in a safe manner.

• To receive continuing education credit before an event is held, the event coordinator must fill out this pre-approval form.
• Catalog of pre-approved events: (http://webapps02.dnr.state.md.us/TreeService/CEUCatalog.aspx)
• To receive continuing education credit for an event that was not pre-approved, the Licensed Tree Expert must fill out this post-approval form.
• To view our record of your continuing education credits log onto your LTE account (http://webapps02.dnr.state.md.us/TreeService/CEUReport.aspx). You will need your email address (as per your renewal form), last name and LTE# to query.

For Calendar Year 2024​ Only​

2024​ Webinar CEU Form

Contact by Mail:
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
​ Forest Service ATT: LTE
580 Taylor Avenue
Tawes State Office Building, E-1
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(410) 260-8517
Fax: (410) 260-8595
Contact by email: LTE.DNR@Maryland.gov