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Public Fireworks Display Permit

Key information

  • A separate application is required for each fireworks display.

  • Permits must be filed 10 days prior to the display.

  • Applications must be submitted by one of the Maryland certified fireworks companies. 

  • Not all fireworks are legal for use in the state of Maryland. Be sure to know the local restrictions. 

Anyone who uses fireworks for a professional public or private show must have a public fireworks display permit that must be filed at least 10 business days before the display is to be held. Applications must be submitted by one of the Maryland certified fireworks companies. Display fireworks are large fireworks designed to produce visible or audible effects.

public fireworks display permit

Documentation required for a permit

  • Proof of Insurance to include: Nondeductible form, the State of Maryland must be named as an additional insured, must include a thirty day cancellation clause.
  • Authority Having Jurisdiction’s (AHJ) completed site inspection form (original signature required)
  • Signature from the responding fire department indicating knowledge of the proposed fireworks display date
  • Letter from the applicant/sponsor acknowledging their responsibility for perimeter security on land and water and how this is to be accomplished.
  • Copy of driver’s license, front and back, for the person transporting the fireworks to the display site.
  • Copy of the approved product transportation route.
  • Site plan for the proposed display area.
  • If fireworks fallout will affect other properties, a letter of permission from the property owner or representative.
  • Detailed site operation schedule.

Failure to provide the required documentation will result in denial of application.

Application submission

  • Applications can be submitted by:
    • U.S. Mail: Office of the State Fire Marshal, P.O. Box 436 Linthicum, MD 21090
    • In person: 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208
    • Email:  [email protected]
  • Pay the required fee of  $50.00 online

Applications submitted less than 10 days prior to the proposed fireworks display date shall require an additional $50.00 late processing fee. 

Local government restrictions

While the state issues the primary permit, local governments may require additional approvals or have specific bans: 

Application processing time

The review processing time is about 10-30 days for final approval once the application is submitted to the OSFM. Final approval and permit issuance require prior application submission to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This process may take up to 30 days.

Please allow 10-30 days for final approval once the application is submitted to the OSFM.

Maryland licensed firework companies​

Maryland licensed firework companies

Company name

Address

Contact phone and email

 Advanced Entertainment Technologies, Inc.

8124 Norris Lane

Baltimore, MD 21222​

410-355-2055

[email protected]

American Fireworks

7041 Darrow Road 

Hudson, Ohio  44236

330-650-1776

[email protected]

Celebration Fireworks

7911 Seventh Street

Slatington, PA 18080

610-978- 8989

[email protected]

Digital Lightning, LLC

​7895 Cessna Ave. Unite Gaithersburg, MD  20879

301-987-0511

[email protected]

Epic Pyrotechnics, LLC

400 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona, PA 16602

814-330-7769

[email protected]

Fantastic Fireworks, Inc.

P.O. Box 312

Maryland Line, MD 21105​

844-360- 5381

[email protected]

Fireworks Extravaganza

121 Gertrude Ave

Paramus, NJ  07652​

800-765-2264 x751

[email protected]

Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts, LLC

​12667 Grosstown Road

Hughesville, MD  20637

240-373-9257

[email protected]

Kellner's Fireworks

478 Old Rt. 8

Harrisville, PA  16038

814-786-7995

[email protected]

Little Big Shot

8112 National Pike

Addison, PA 15411

814-395-5719

[email protected]

Maryland Productions / SFX

7110 Ambassador Road

Windsor Mill, MD 21244

443-384-0040

[email protected]

S. Vitale Pyrotecnico, Inc.

302 Wilson Road

New Castle, PA  16103​

800-854- 4705

[email protected]

Schaefer Fireworks

376 Hartman Bridge Road

Ronks, PA  17572

717-687-0647

[email protected]

Serpico Pyrotechnics, LLC

133 Orchid Court

Toms River, NJ 08753-1334

732-616-2085

[email protected]

Starfire Corporation

​682 Cole Road

Carrolltown, PA  15722​

800-806-4486

[email protected]

Zambelli International Fireworks

120 Marshall Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086

 

410-227-7406

[email protected]

ZY Pyrotechnics dba: Sky Shooter Displays, Inc.

1014 Slocum Road

Wapwallopen, PA 18660

570-212-2155

[email protected]