Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
Business Personal Property Division
APPLICATION FOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP OR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
This form is to be completed by unincorporated businesses that do not have an identification (“L”) number,
including rental condo owners, and should be submitted to the Department of Assessments and Taxation, 301
W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
The information furnished below will be used to determine whether the business needs an identification
number with this Department for personal property assessment purposes. If you have any questions, please
call (410) 767-1170 or toll free in Maryland 1-888-246-5941.
Name(s) of owner(s):
Federal ID Number. If none, Social Security Number of owner(s):
Federal Principal Business Code Number:
*Trading as name:
* Trade Name must be registered. See Trade Name application and registration under Forms and Applications, on the website
https://dat.maryland.gov
Mailing address:
Business location:
(Street Number & Name, Town and County [or Baltimore city])
Nature of business:
Is the business currently active? When was the business started?
Was the business started new?
If no, list the name and address of the previous owner:
Was the previous owner incorporated?
If yes, provide Department ID number if known:
Does the business need a trader’s, construction, or otherlicense?
Does the business currently own/lease or use personal property (furniture, fixtures, equipment, tools,
machinery, etc.)?
If yes, what is the approximate value of the personal property owned/leased/used by the business?__________
If no, do you anticipate owning/leasing/using personal property in the future?
Owner Signature & Date:
Owner Signature & Date:
Business’ Telephone Number: Email Address:
BPP Form 20; Replaces form AT3-73, October 2018
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