The state of MD requires a salesperson to acquire a license to sell solar. Follow the below guidance and instructions.
What do I need to do? | a) Existing License Holders: Provide your existing license information to Palmetto below, and submit forms to the state to associate your license with Palmetto's. b) New reps to MD: Apply for an MHIC license |
Why do I need a license? | The state of Maryland requires the sales rep’s name and MHIC Salesperson License # to appear on the HIC that Palmetto issues the customer; therefore, each rep must have a valid MHIC Salesperson license associated with Palmetto and on file. This applies to in-person and virtual/remote sales. |
Renewing an existing license |
Description | Notes |
1) Click the link below and request Form A for Existing License Holders. | Palmetto will DocuSign the form to you, typically within 2-3 biz days or less. |
2) Palmetto submits the transfer to the state on the sales member's behalf | No action is required by the sales member, proceed to step 3. |
3) Sales member uploads copy of their license below | Photo proof is acceptable |
4) Palmetto will log your License information in your Alchemy account, and you can begin to issue contracts. | Once license information is received, your MHIC number will display on any contracts issued. |
Description | Notes |
MHIC has migrated to E-licensing Sales members must complete a PSI Exam before any other steps can be completed. | |
The applicant must pass the test with a 70% grade. The next day, applicant will receive an email with their registration number & an email address to login and upload their application data. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING Paying the application fee and uploading the additional information. | Link to set up MHIC account: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/HIC/HICoriginal1.cgi PALMETTO SOLAR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS: 118574 |
Request the application as it has the affidavit needed from us below. | Click below to get it |
Once approved, the sales member uploads a copy of the new license, or approval proof, via the link below. | Photo proof is acceptable |
Palmetto will log your License information in your Alchemy account, and you can begin to issue contracts. | Once license information is received, your MHIC number will display on any contracts issued. |
