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Business Licensing

Find the licenses you need for your business if you are a restaurant, nightclub, hotel, dormitory, lodging house, entertainment venue, bowling venue, pool/billiards venue, and etc...

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New Licenses (With Alcohol)
New Licenses (Without Alcohol)
Make Changes to a License (with Alcohol)
Make Changes to a License (Without Alcohol)
Renew A License
Entertainment Licensing
Common Licensing Fees
Hearing Information And Meeting Materials
Licensing Board

Additional Support

If you have questions or need additional assistance please visit or contact the Licensing Board. 

617-635-4170
licensingboard@boston.gov
1 CITY HALL SQUARE 

ROOM 809

BOSTON, MA 02201-2035

Resources

Permits and Certifications
Funding Opportunities
Business How-Tos
Programs
Help for Small Businesses

Who's Involved:

Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
617-635-5729
Licensing Board
617-635-4170
Entertainment Licensing
617-635-4165
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