Where to find permits?

This question focuses on how to find the permits a business owner may need when starting their business.

Needs Assessment

Process to refine the Question:

• What type of permits do you need? Do you need a permit, license, or registering with state license ie for business type, registered business type,

first referring to local permitting agencies

• Some business need to talk to DLLR - Department of Labor and Licensing Registration - register with state of Maryland
• Business license in the county
• What is the cost & periodic purchases -

Difficulties often encountered

• Business type for service based vs not service based -> get clarification from the permitting organization - may need to call or email.

Resources and Next Steps:

Catalog / Guide Documents

• Book permits near me
• Getting Business Licenses and Permits

• Search for application instructions and estimated costs for licenses/permits here: https://onestop.md.gov/

People and Organizations

Regional

• Department of Labor and Licensing Registration - State registration and permitting questions
• Maryland EDC

Local

• County Department of Permits - may refer to city permits office where needed too
• Office of Economic Development - County - Has a database of commercial property in the county.
• City permitting office -

Business Support Organizations

• U.S. Small Business Administration|SBA
• Resource:PG County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Resource:Hispanic Business Center
• Resource:PG County Economic Development Corporation
• SCORE Mentor Services