If you plan to locate your business in the City limits of Hagerstown, you will need to visit the Planning Division to discuss/obtain a zoning certificate. The Planning Division is located on the third floor of City Hall, 1 East Franklin Street. Or you may contact them directly at 301.739.8577, Ext. 138.
To obtain a business license, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 301.733.8660. If located in the City limits, you will need a Zoning Certificate prior to obtaining your business license. For more information, you may visit their website at www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/washington/index.html