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Licensing

Apply for or renew a DOS license

The Division of Standards issues nine license and permit types. Most first-time applicants benefit from starting with the License Finder.

Not sure which license you need?
Answer 3 plain-English questions and we'll point you to the right category, fee, and documents.
AF1 year (Jul 1 – Jun 30)
Anti-freeze Permit
$25

Required to sell anti-freeze products within the Commonwealth. Products must meet state testing standards under M.G.L. c. 94 §§ 303G–303L.

e.g. "I manufacture or distribute anti-freeze"Details
AU1 year from issuance
Auctioneer License
$100

Required to act as an auctioneer anywhere in the Commonwealth. The Division regulates all auctions held in Massachusetts.

e.g. "I run auctions"Details
RG3 years (Jun 1 – May 31)
Auto Glass Repair License
$450

All motor vehicle glass repair shops must register under M.G.L. c. 100A. The Division inspects shops and reviews complaints of improper repairs.

e.g. "I run a windshield / auto glass shop"Details
RS3 years (Jun 1 – May 31)
Auto Repair Shop License
$450

All motor vehicle damage repair (body) shops must register under M.G.L. c. 100A. Includes posted-price and estimate requirements.

e.g. "I run a body shop / collision center"Details
HP1 year from issuance
Hawker & Peddler License
$62

Required to sell goods on foot or from a vehicle (including food trucks, ice-cream trucks, door-to-door sales).

e.g. "I sell from a food truck"Details
HP-SP1 year from issuance
Special Peddler — Vision Impaired & Veterans
Free

Fee-waived Hawker Peddler license for qualifying vision-impaired residents and certain veterans.

e.g. "I'm a qualifying veteran or vision-impaired peddler"Details
MF1 year (Jan 1 – Dec 31)
Motor Fuel & Lubricating Oil License
$150

Required to sell motor fuel or automotive lubricating oil. Covers branded and unbranded retailers; includes dispenser grade and price-display compliance.

e.g. "I operate a gas station"Details
PR1 year from issuance
Promoter License (Classes A–F)
$200

Required for anyone who organizes an event and rents, leases, or grants space to goods vendors. Fee is based on class (A–F) by event size.

e.g. "I run a flea market or craft fair"Details
SW1 year from issuance
Scanner Waiver
$250

Allows a retail food store to sell groceries without affixing a price label to every item (in exchange, strict price-accuracy and shelf-tag rules apply).

e.g. "I manage a grocery / big-box store with a UPC scanner system"Details
TV1 year from issuance
Transient Vendor License
$100

Required for anyone selling goods from a single fixed location for less than one year (pop-up retail, seasonal stands).

e.g. "I'm running a pop-up shop"Details
Not a DOS license? CSL, hoisting, electrician, and plumber licenses are issued by the Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL).