If you do not know your tracking number, there are several ways to retrieve it. Use the  Lead  Rental Registry Property Search,  check your email inbox for messages from [email protected], as these often contain your tracking number. You can also check renewal forms or postcards previously sent by the Department.  If you are still unable to locate this information you should reach out to us directly by email at [email protected] or by phone at 410-537-4199 or toll free in Maryland at 1-800-776-2706.

2. Online Rental Registry

Once you have your MDE Tracking Number you may register and renew each rental unit in your property in the Online Lead Rental Registry (OLRR). Use the Add Property/Unit tab to register new units. You can also register using MDE’s Paper Form​

To renew your registration on or before December 31st of each year log back into your Online Registration Account, go to the Renewal tab, and renew each rental unit. Use the Remove Property/Unit tab to remove units. You will be prompted to select a reason for removing each property.  You may also request a paper renewal form from MDE.

If you need to make changes to your contact information or are missing a property on your renewal list, or if you have multiple tracking numbers and believe they should be consolidated, you should reach out to us directly by email at [email protected] or by phone at 410-537-4199 or toll free in Maryland at 1-800-776-2706. We can help verify your information and make any necessary corrections to ensure you remain in compliance with Maryland law.

3. Property Number and built date information from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation 

Ownership records must match state tax records exactly. Information to help you complete your registration, including property number and built date may be found at the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation website.

4. Date of the most recent change in tenancy 

For each rental unit you are required under the law to provide the most recent date that the tenant moved into the rental property. 

5. Date of most recent lead certificate and certificate number

For each rental unit you are required under the law to provide the date of the recent date of the passing lead certificate issued for the property and the date issued. A copy of the certificate may be found using the  lead inspection certificate public search.

6. Most recent date tenants were provided with educational materials 

For each rental unit you are required under the law to provide the most recent date that the tenant received the required education materials; Notice of Tenants Rights​ and Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. The law requires these educational materials and a copy of the lead certificate to be provided to the tenant at each occupancy and every two years thereafter. 

7. Ability to pay registration fees  

Please Log in to your  Online Registration Account to pay. Follow steps outlined to register or renew your property. Renewal fees are due every two years on or defore December 31st. 

Note: Properties owned by the federal or state government are exempt from paying registration payments. 

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