Businesses that are forfeited, inactive, cancelled, merged, or dissolved, are not eligible to associate with a Trade Name Renewal. If forfeited, this entity must be reinstated before it can be associated with a Trade Name Renewal.

How do I reinstate my business?

For questions, email sdat.goodstanding@maryland.gov.

Trade Names must be in Active Status to be eligible for renewal. Email sdat.tradenamehelp@maryland.gov if you have questions about a Trade Name Renewal.