Any one seeking to practice or advertise tree care services in the State of Maryland must obtain a license from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Without a license, they may not practice or advertise tree care services in the state. License must be renewed annually every January. The Forest Service holds frequent Tree Expert training at various locations around the state. The Tree Expert Examination to obtain a license is given quarterly at the Treasury Building in Annapolis.
Directions are available in Adobe Acrobat format .
Tree Expert Examination Information and Application for a Tree Expert License Available in Adobe Acrobat format . Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Vines, 3rd Edition, by Richard W. Harris, James R. Clark, and Nelda Matheny. The exam has ten weighted sections or domains. No reference information may be used during the examination session. Though obtaining this certification shall not serve to replace the Tree Expert Exam, it does serve as sufficient qualification to take the Maryland Tree Expert License test.