02/25/2026
Welcome to the Baltimore City Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing page! Our department serves as the central agency responsible for overseeing business licensing and enforcing consumer protection laws. The Department ensures that all businesses operating within the City are properly licensed, comply with applicable ordinances and regulations, and conduct business fairly and responsibly.
The Department also investigates complaints of unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices to protect consumers and uphold a fair, transparent, and accountable marketplace.
To learn more and/or to submit a complaint online, please visit our website at: www.baltimorecity.gov/dcpbl
