All establishments that provide video games operated by the public must register the establishment. Additionally, the owner of a video game is required to obtain licensure for each game operated by the public. A video game is any coin or token operated electronic device using or containing a video image or display. (This license does not apply in Barnesville, Chevy Chase Village, Town of Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Kensington, Laytonsville, Poolesville, Rockville, Town of Somerset, and Washington Grove).

Additional Information including an application is available by clicking on the link below (application link: scroll half way down page). Applicants may also apply at: 2425 Reedie Drive, 9th Floor, Wheaton, MD. 20902 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Monday through Friday. It takes about 30 days to process a license.

Online users who have additional questions and would like to be contacted by a departmental staff member may submit a request by clicking on the Create Service Request button below. Please complete all of the fields in the Contact Information section then scroll down to the bottom of the page and provide a brief description of the request in the Brief Description field.