Beer & Liquor License Information

To gather information on obtaining a liquor license, please contact the Washington County Liquor Board by calling 301.797.4591 or wcliquorboard.com

Business License

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

Marriage License

To obtain a marriage license, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 301.790.7991.  For more information you may visit their website at www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/washington/marriage

Permits Issued by the City Clerk

The City Clerk’s Office issues various City Permits including.

• Auctioneer Permit Application
• Carnival Permit Application
• Circus Permit Application
• Parade (General) Permit Application
• Parade (Mummers Parade Vendor Application
  If you are interested in being a vendor for this event, you must obtain a one day permit from the City Clerk's Office. All other information pertaining to the parade may be obtained by calling the Alsatia Club at 301.739.2044.
• Peddler Permit Application
• Vendor Permit Application
  
  

To obtain a permit, please click on the appropriate link or for more information you may contact the Clerk’s Office at 301.739.8577, Ext. 113.