Licenses & Fees
Oakland Commercial District Management Authority (CDMA) Fee
All businesses within the Town of Oakland are automatically in the Commercial District. The Greater Oakland Business Association serves as the commercial district management authority (CDMA) and is funded by the annual CDMA fee. The town government collects the fee on behalf of the association.
Town of Oakland
Website
oaklandmd.com/greater-oakland-business-association
Phone
301-334-2691
Maryland Business Licenses
The Clerk of the Circuit Court can advise on what state of Maryland licenses and permits your business requires.
You must pay the Oakland Commercial District Management Authority (CDMA) Fee before Maryland will issue a business license.
Garrett County Clerk of Circuit Court
Website
courts.state.md.us/clerks/garrett/business
Phone
301-334-1937
Maryland Trader’s License
Unless your business is a grower or manufacturer, it may not offer for sale, sell or otherwise dispose of any goods within Maryland, without first obtaining a trader's license from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and opening a sales tax account.
You must pay the Oakland Commercial District Management Authority (CDMA) Fee before Maryland will issue a Trader’s license.
Garrett County Clerk of Circuit Court
Website
courts.state.md.us/clerks/garrett/business
Phone
301-334-1937