Anne Arundel County issues licenses and permits in various service areas. View the list of license and permit related services below.
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the "Bring Your Own Bag Plastic Reduction Act" will come into effect.
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Animal Care & Control is responsible for issuing licenses to pet owners as well as commercial entities.
One who receives compensation for conducting an auction sale Carnivals, bazaars, lawn-fete or similar fundraising events for no more than 12 days per year Authorizes the presentation of performances by people or animals Video, pinball, or similar games Drag races in a single location for no more than three days in each week for a calendar year Permits are required for the installation or alteration of fire protection systems. Authorizes bingo, paddle wheels, big-six wheels, and wheels of fortune for charitable organizationsA grading permit or a Standard Grading Plan is required when a project involves ground disturbance. A grading permit is required if the proposed project fails to meet the limitations of a Standard Grading Plan.
One who moves about the county, or goes door to door offering various products for sale or trade Emptying or cleaning of any sewage disposal facilityThe Board of License Commissioners is responsible for processing new liquor licenses as well as transfers and changes to existing licenses.
Information for obtaining a marriage license and certified copies.An establishment or premises occupied and used for the purpose of practicing massage therapy or massage therapy training
Authorizes the selling of mobile homes within the county Operating a property with more than one residential mobile home One mobile home on residential property if home was lawfully in use since April 1966Maintaining and operating apartments, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, rooming houses and residences with two or more units
Building permits ensure minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare by regulating the design, construction, quality of materials and use of buildings and structures; and to protect the environment
Non Trade Licenses are issued for various types of entertainment activities and venues, multiple dwellings, short-term rentals and certain types of vendor activities.
A one-day license allows non-profit organizations, clubs, associations, societies and groups of people to hold one-time events where alcoholic beverages are served and/or consumed.
