(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Part II - General Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 17-511 - Limitation on Interest in Business by Associate Brokers and Salespersons
Section 17-512 - Formation of Various Business Entities by Salespersons and Associate Brokers
Section 17-513 - Division of Fees With Individual Licensed in Another State
Section 17-514 - Service of Process on and Venue for Nonresident Licensees
Section 17-515 - Implied Consent
Section 17-516 - Actions for Compensation for Providing Real Estate Brokerage Services
Section 17-518 - Branch Offices
Section 17-520 - Change in Location of Office
Section 17-521 - Dishonored Checks
Section 17-522 - Real Estate Conservation Areas
Section 17-523 - Notice About Taxes
Section 17-524 - Notice of Buyer's Right of Selection
Section 17-525 - Discriminatory Real Estate Practices in Baltimore City
Section 17-526 - Discriminatory Real Estate Practices in Montgomery County
Section 17-527 - Solicitation of Listings in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Section 17-527.1 - Cessation of Errors and Omissions Insurance
Section 17-527.2 - Use of Trade Names by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons -- Advertisements
Section 17-527.4 - Verification of Service Provider Licensing Status