Starting or expanding a business? Ensure compliance with the proper permits. Find the requirements, applications, and guidelines to keep your business running smoothly and legally.

Applications:

Late Night Commercial Operations License Application (Late Night Commercial Operations Security Plan required)
Application for Administrative Review (Appeal Request - Late Night Commercial Operations License)

Resources:

• Q&A - Registration Process for Business Licenses Beginning 2023
• FAQs Late Night Commercial Operations License

 Find the applications for service and other specialized businesses.

Applications:

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

Operating a bowling alley, dance academy, movie theater, or museum? Ensure your business meets all permit and licensing requirements.

Applications:

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

Resources:

• FAQs Amusement Device & Simulated Slot Machines Registration Process

Buying, selling, or consigning pre-owned goods? Ensure compliance with the right permits and licenses for antique dealers and consignment businesses.

Applications:

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. 

Find the applications and guidelines you need to stay on the road.

Applications:

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