The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Certain occupations require a license to operate within Anne Arundel County. These include trade licenses, pawnbrokers, and roadside vendors among others.
Locate the license you would like to apply for in the list of types below. Click on the link for the application and complete the form. The application and payment can be mailed or delivered in person to the following location:
Licensing Division, MS 6006
Department of Inspections and Permits
2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Licenses for Trades (Plumbers, Electricians, Mechanical, Gasfitters) can be renewed online (online renewal system). Other occupational licenses can be renewed by filling out a form and submitting to the Commercial Licensing Division. See table below for renewal links.
