- Home
- Departments
- Town Clerk
- Business Licenses
Business Licenses
Certain types of businesses require a license in order to operate within the Town of Belmont. These licenses are issued per vote by the Select Board annually. However, the applications are obtained and filed at the office of the Town Clerk.
Each License is valid for a one-year maximum, expiring on the dates indicated, regardless of when the application is filed or approved.
Note: An Extended Hours Permit is required by Belmont Bylaw Section 60-900 (F) for businesses with operating hours before 6 am or after 11 pm.
Any business that has already been approved for a business license by the Select Board may also apply for an Entertainment License, per Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 183A, if the entertainment will be incorporated into the operation of the licensed business.
View the Office of Planning & Building's Guidelines for Opening a New Business in Belmont.
- Expires April 30
- General License Application Form (PDF)
- $85 ($75 license fee plus $10 filing fee)
- Expires December 31
- State application for license to buy, sell, exchange, or assemble second-hand motor vehicles and parts (PDF)
- $100 ($90 license fee plus $10 filing fee)
- Expires December 31
- State application for license to buy, sell, exchange, or assemble second-hand motor vehicles and parts (PDF)
- Proof of Class II $25,000 bond from surety company for the period of the license per Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 58
- Home Occupancy Permit if in residence
- $100 ($90 license fee plus $10 filing fee)
- Expires December 31
- Worker's Compensation Affidavit (PDF) and Insurance Policy Declaration page
- Extended Hours Permit Application (if desired)
- $110 ($100 license fee plus $10 filing fee)
- plus $10 if applying for extended hours
- plus $100 if applying for outdoor dining on public sidewalk
- Regulations for Outdoor Dining on Public Sidewalk (PDF) (updated)
- One-time use or yearly licenses available. Yearly licenses are only applicable from January 1 to December 31 and must be events of the same description, hours, type, number of attendees, and requirements
- Entertainment License Application (PDF)
- Requires a valid Business License (Common Victualler, Lodging House, or Movie Theater License)
- $25 per single event; or $100 yearly
- Expires April 30
- General License Application Form (PDF)
- $160 ($150 license fee plus $10 filing fee)
- Expires December 31
- Kennel License Application Form (PDF)
- Personal Kennel (4 to 8 animals only), Domestic Charitable Corporation Kennel, or Commercial Boarding or Training Kennel (includes Animal Day Care)
- Planning Board Decision
- $150
- Expires December 31
- General License Application Form (PDF)
- Extended Hours Permit Application (if desired)
- $50 per car plus $10 license fee
- plus $10 if applying for extended hours
- Expires December 31
- General License Application Form (PDF)
- Extended Hours Permit Application (if desired)
- $135 ($125 license fee plus $10 application fee)
- plus $10 if applying for extended hours
- Expires April 30
- General License Application Form (PDF)
- Extended Hours Permit Application (if desired)
- $50 per car plus $10 license fee
- plus $10 if applying for extended hours