Welcome to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation (LRCA) Homepage. LRCA is an online database created in 2021 to house data related to lead accreditations, certificates, and enforcement.

Lead paint service providers can log into LRCA to apply for accreditation and issue lead inspection certificates. Lead training providers can enter classes and confirm attendance through LRCA. The general public can use LRCA's public certificate search to find lead certificates for individual properties.

It is our expectation that this homepage will help you navigate the LRCA database. The LRCA database aims to improve and streamline processes, increase effectiveness and efficiency, and help the public gain access to certification information.

LRCA Database

• To access the LRCA database, log in to LRCA .
• LRCA - Authorized User Confirmation Request Form — for individuals designated by a business owner to make changes to the business profile. Please complete, print, sign, and email the form to [email protected] .

Supplemental Help Topics - Training Aids

• Register Profile for LRCA Database — New User and Initialization of Existing User.
• Scheduling an Inspection — Adding a New Property Record.
• Performing Reinspections — Adding Form D for Reinspections to Certificates.
• Accreditation Application - Contractor
• Accreditation Application - Inspector Initial
• Accreditation Application - Inspector Renewal
• Accreditation Application - Risk Assessor Initial
• Accreditation Application - Risk Assessor Renewal
• Accreditation Application - Removal & Demolition Supervisor Initial
• Accreditation Application - Removal & Demolition Supervisor Renewal

Training Videos

• MDE - Online Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation Training - Session 1 - Training Providers
  Watch Session 1
• MDE - Online Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation Training - Session 2 - Training Providers
  Watch Session 2
• MDE - Online Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation Training - Session 3 - Inspectors, Supervisors, and Contractors
  Watch Session 3
• MDE - Online Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation Training - Session 4 - Inspectors, Supervisors, and Contractors
  Watch Session 4

Training Materials

• Training Courses — Covers how to view and request various training courses offered by accredited training providers.
• View/Register for MDE Exam — Covers how to view and register for the pre-accreditation examination conducted by the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
• Apply for Accreditation — Covers how to apply for accreditation for persons performing lead paint abatement and inspection activities.
• Manage an Employee — Covers how to add or remove employees.
• My Applications — Covers how to update profile information and view accreditation applications.
• My Accreditations — Covers how to view current accreditations and download a digital certificate.
• Manage Locations — Covers how to add, view, and edit training locations.
• Manage Classes — Covers how to add, view, and edit class schedules.
• Inspection and Certifications — Covers how to schedule an inspection and create certificates and forms.
• 3rd Party/Instructor Exam — Covers how to schedule and manage exams.
• Payments — Covers how to view and complete payments to MDE.

Public Certification Lookup

The public certification lookup function allows you to search for a lead certificate on a particular residence. Use the Public Certification Lookup .

Contact Us

MDE Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 410-537-3825 or 1-800-633-6101, Ext. 3825.