All business licenses in Maryland are searchable online.
Finding out if a business is licensed in Maryland is important information to know before entering a contract. Licensing proves that a business has met the regulations required by the government agency and that the company has agreed to abide by any of Maryland's laws and regulations regarding taxation and ethical business practices. Tracking down a license in Maryland is relatively simple and may be carried out online if you have the company's contact information.
Instructions
1. Obtain contact information from the business in question. If contact information can't be provided, such as the name and address, it is possible that the business is not registered and may not carry out business in Maryland.
2. Visit the website of Maryland's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. A list of professions is provided. Click on the appropriate business type in order to be directed to the search page.
3. Conduct a search of the business by name, business name, personal location, business location or license-registration number. If you are unable to find the business on the website, it is unlikely that a license has been issued.
4. Contact the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor and Industry, by phone or mail if you are unsure which category a business is listed under or if you have other questions. The office can be contacted at:
1100 North Eutaw Street
Room 606
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-2241
