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Business Permits & Licenses

Register, apply for, and renew business licenses and permits.

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Register, apply for, and renew business licenses and permits.

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Licenses

Get access to Accela, our online permitting system.

Beer/Wine License

Get a One Day Beer/Wine License.

Child Care Business License

Get a Child Care Business License and learn more about the process.

Electrical License

Get an Electrical License (licensed contractor only)

Get a Liquor License.

New Notary Commission

Submit a Notary Public Application

NP Solicitor License

Get a Solicitor ID Card for charitable and non-profit organizations.

Peddler/Solicitor License

Get a Solicitor/Peddler ID Card.

Peddler/Solicitor Fees

Learn about Peddler/Solicitor regulations and fees.

Pool Operator License

Get a Pool Operator License.

Rental Property License

Get a Rental Property License.

Rental Housing Forms & Fees

View guidelines, forms, and fees regarding rental housing licensing.

Taxi License Rates & Fees

View taxicab schedule of rates and licensing fees.

Trespass Tow License

Get a Trespass Tow License.

Get a Per Diem Entertainment Venue License.

Permits

Christmas Tree Sales

Get a Sale of Christmas Trees and Seasonal Decorations Permit.

Commercial Building Permit

Get a Commercial Building Permit (licensed contractor only).

Commercial Landfill Permit

Get a Commercial Landfill Permit for Alpha Ridge Landfill.

Consumption Permit

Get a On-Site Consumption Permit.

Driveway Permit

Get a Driveway Permit.

Electrical Permit

Get an Electrical Permit (licensed contractor only).

Farm Brewery/Winery Permit

Get a Farm Brewery or Winery Permit.

Farm Winery Permit

Get a Farm Winery Permit.

Fire Protection Permit

Get a Fire Protection Permit (licensed contractor only).

Flower & Plant Sales

Submit a Flower and Plant Sales application.

FSE Sewer Discharge Permit

Get a Food Service Establishment Sewer Discharge Permit.

Get a Grading Permit (licensed contractor only).

Hazardous Materials Permit

Get a Hazardous Materials Permit.

View all commercial and residential building permit fees.

View electrical, plumbing, building, etc. permit forms.

Plumbing Permit

Get a Plumbing Permit (licensed contractor only).

Refillable Container Permit

Get a Refillable Container Permit.

Residential Building Permit

Get a Residential Building Permit (licensed contractor only).

Residential HVAC Permit

Get a Residential HVAC Permit (licensed contractor only).

Get a Public Sign Permit.

Special Events Permit

Request a permit for activities on public roads.

Special Farm Use Permit

Get a Special Farm Use Permit.

VMF Sewer Discharge Permit

Get a Vehicle Maintenance Facility Sewer Discharge Permit.

Waste Discharge Permits

Get various permits for commercial waste discharge.

Waste Hauler Permit

Get a Waste Hauler Discharge Permit.

Wine Consumption Permit

Get a Wine Corkage/Consumption Permit.

Registrations

Condo Association

Register with the Maryland Common Ownership Community Association.

EBO Certification

Get and Equal Business Opportunity certification.

Local Business Certification

Get a Local Business Initiative certification.

Tanning Facility

Register your tanning facility.

Utility Contractor

Register as a utility contractor.

Renewals

Notary Commission Renewal

Renew your Notary Commission.

Retail Liquor License

Renew a Retail Alcoholic Beverage License.

Tanning Registration

Register your tanning facility or renew your registration.

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Condo Fire Safety Licenses

View condo fire safety licenses (requires login to Accela).

View commercial and residential fire permits (requires login to Accela).

Licensed Electricians

View licensed electricians (requires login to Accela).

Licensed Pawnbrokers

View licensed pawnbrokers (requires login to Accela).

Licensed Plumbers

View licensed plumbers (requires login to Accela).

Licensed Taxi Companies

View licensed taxi companies (requires login to Accela).

Licensed Taxi Drivers

View licensed taxi drivers (requires login to Accela).

Liquor License Lookup

View licensed businesses authorized to sell liquor.

Mobile Park Licenses

View licensed mobile home parks (requires login to Accela).

Rental Housing Licenses

View licensed rental housing (requires login to Accela).

Utility Contractors

View licensed utility contractors.

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