Master Business License and Other Fees

In establishing the Master Business License Program, the Council recognized the need to have adequate funds to maintain the Business License Center, keep abreast of changes in technology, and maintain adequate staffing levels. To this end, the Omnibus Regulatory Reform Acts of 1999 established two additional costs, in addition to existing license fees. The total cost of a Master Business License is calculated using the following fees:

1. Existing Fee

2. Master Business License Fee

3. Endorsement Fee

Existing Fees:

In the table below, you will find the existing fees for business licenses. To determine the total cost of your Master Business License, first identify the type of business or business activity you are or plan to engage in. The corresponding fee is shown. The fees shown are for a two-year period. If you require a Master Business License, Class B and the type of business is not one of the "specific" categories shown on the Master Business License B List (refer to Part II of this Tutorial), there is no existing fee to pay.

Master Business License Fees:

The Master Business License fee is $25.00 if you are submitting a new application. The Master Business License Fee for license renewals is $15.00. Applicants for Both Master Business License, Class A and B must pay the Master Business License fee.

Endorsement Fees:

A $5.00 fee is charged for each endorsement category. For example, an applicant who is applying for a Grocery Store (Endorsement Category: Public Health - Food Establishment Retail) may want to sell varsol (Endorsement Category: Environmental Materials) and operate two mechanical amusement machines (Endorsement Category: Entertainment). The applicant would owe a total of $15.00 for the endorsement categories. In all, the applicant for the grocery store would owe the following for a two-year period: