Licensing Renewals
- Please note: To completely submit your renewal application, you will be required to submit an application on the below application links and also submit payment online.
- Pay for your Alcohol, Package Store, Common Victualler, and Entertainment licenses online. The license number (for example, LB-###### or CAL-######) is located at the top right of your license or renewal application. Verify the total amount before paying! If submitting back-to-back payments, due to browser issues, a previous payment fee may appear again, you can select "remove fee" to remove the duplicate payment.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Licensing Board
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1 City Hall Square
Room 809Boston, MA 02201-2035
List of Renewable Licenses
2025 License Renewals
- All 2025 Licenses must be picked up in-person at City Hall (Room 809). They will not be emailed anymore.
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License Type (Click for instructions) |
2025 Renewal Period |
2025 Online Renewal Forms |
Contact Email |
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| License Type (Click for instructions) | 2025-2026 Lodging House/Dormitory | ||
| 2025 Renewal Period |
March 17, 2025- April 18, 2025 (Late fee: $10/month after April 18th) | ||
| 2025 Online Renewal Forms | 2025-2026 Lodging House/Dormitory Google Form | ||
| Contact Email | RenewLodging@Boston.Gov |
Do I Need an Inspection Certificate?
If your licensed premises has any seats, the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) requires that all licensees to get a valid Inspection Certificate. Invoices are mailed and emailed for the building permits two months before the expiration date.
If you need an invoice or to schedule an inspection, please contact your building inspector. There is a list online of all the inspectors' contact information, including phone and email. If you are having issues contacting your inspector, you can reach out the building supervisors. The best time to schedule an appointment for inspection is at 1010 Mass. Avenue (5th floor) at 8 - 9 a.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. when the inspectors are in the office.
Once your inspection has passed, send an email to the following people and they can send you a scanned copy of the updated Certificate:
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Still have questions? Contact:
Licensing Board
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1 City Hall Square
Room 809Boston, MA 02201-2035
