I’m starting a business, what kind of business license do I need?

Prince George’s County Licensing Center only issues licenses for certain types of businesses. To view the types of Business Licenses issued by our office, click Business Licenses. If the type of license you need is not on the list, we recommend that you contact the State of Maryland, Clerk of the Circuit Court to determine if you would be required to obtain a business license from their agency. Their telephone number is 301-952-3331 or you can click to access the State of Maryland Business Licenses website.

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How do I apply for a Commercial Contractor’s license?

Prince George’s County Licensing Center does not issue licenses for Commercial Contractors. Please contact the State of Maryland, Clerk of the Circuit Court at 301-952-3331.

How do I apply for a Limited Master Electrician’s license?

Limited Master Electrician licenses are applied for online in Momentum Licensing. Go down the list to the "Master Electrician - Limited" entry to create a profile to start your application. Please email dpiebusinesslicenses@co.pg.md.us for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your application.

How do I apply for a permit to operate a Food Truck?

Applications for food truck permits are submitted online in Momentum. Go down the list and click on the "Special Food Service Facility – Mobile Food Truck," where you will start a profile as part of your application. Please contact the Health Department, Food Protection Program at 301-883-7690 or via email at foodprotectionprogram@co.pg.md.us for assistance.

How do I apply for a Prince George’s County business license?

Prince George’s County Business Licenses are applied for online in Momentum. To view the types of Business Licenses issued by our office, click Business Licenses. Please email Contact DPIE if you have additional questions.

How do I apply for a Rental License?

Rental licenses are applied for online in Momentum. Please contact the Enforcement Division at 301-883-6168 or email Contact DPIE for additional assistance.

How do I apply for a Traders License?

Prince George’s County Licensing Center does not issue Traders Licenses. Please contact the State of Maryland, Clerk of the Circuit Court at 301-952-3331 for assistance.

How do I apply for a Use and Occupancy (U&O) Permit?

To obtain information on applying for a U&O Permit, access DPIE's Use and Occupancy Permit page.

How do I obtain access to apply for online Electrical Permits?

Only a Master Electrician licensed by the State of Maryland can apply for Electrical Permits. Please visit DPIE's website and follow the steps to obtain access to apply for online Electrical Permits here.

How do I obtain access to apply for online mechanical permits?

Please click on the following link and follow the process to obtain access to apply for online Mechanical Permits.

How do I register my business in Maryland?

To register your business, please contact the State of Maryland, Department of Assessments & Taxation.

I’m trying to apply for a mechanical permit online, but the system is giving me a message that my license is expired. How do I proceed?

If you have recently renewed your State of Maryland Master HVACR license, please send a copy of the current license to onlinemechanicalpermits@co.pg.md.us so that we can update your profile.

I’m trying to apply for an electrical permit online, but the system is giving me a message that my license is expired. How do I proceed?

If you have recently renewed your State of Maryland Master Electrician’s license, please send a copy of the current license to onlineelectricalpermits@co.pg.md.us so that we can update your profile.