License Information by Category

Find out more information on each license, registration, and application type based on your business needs. 

General Business 
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Going Out Of Business Sales License Application
Late Night Commercial Operations License Application (Late Night Commercial Operations Security Plan required)
Application for Administrative Review (Appeal Request - Late Night Commercial Operations License)

Business - Service & Agency
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Employment Agency License Application
Auctioneer Business License Application (Surety Bond Verification/Validation Form required)

Business - Entertainment & Cultural Activities
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Amusement Device Registration Tax & License Application (Amusement Devices & Simulated Slot Machines Registration Form required)
Bowling Alley License Application
Dance Academy License Application
For-Profit Theater License Application
Hall or Sports Center License Application (Hall or Sports Centers Registration Form required)
Movie Theater License Application
Museum License Application
Simulated Slot Machine Registration Tax & License Application (Amusement Devices & Simulated Slot Machines Registration Form required)
Street Entertainers Business License Application

Business -  Retail
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Antique Dealer License Application
Consignment Goods Dealer License Application
Junk Dealer/Scrap Metal License Application
Master Antique License Application
Master Consignment Goods Dealer License Application
Master Second Hand Dealer License Application
Pawnbroker Business License Application (Surety Bond Verification/Validation Form required)
Second Hand Dealer License Application

For Retail Business District License, please see Q&A RBDL Invoice. Contact Business Development Corporation at (410) 837-9305

Transportation
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Commercial Parking Facility License Application
Special Event Parking Lots License Application
Towing Services License Application

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