The Licensing Division maintains safety and order throughout the neighborhoods by the licensing of entertainment activities and maintaining of compliance with relevant laws. The Licensing Division processes new applications and renewals, inspects premises and holds hearings on licensing requests and violations. The Licensing Division works closely with the Boston Police Department and neighborhood organizations.

What We License

The Licensing Division grants entertainment licenses to maintain safety and order in the community and monitor compliance with relevant laws. The office processes new applications and renewals, inspects premises, and holds hearings on licensing requests and violations. The Division also monitors licensees to deter unfair and deceptive practices affecting consumers. Services are:

Services

• Amusement licenses

• Arcade licenses

• Automatic amusement devices (coin-controlled games)

• Cabaret show licenses

• Carnival licenses

• Carousel licenses

• Concerts licenses

• Public dance licenses

• Dancing school licenses

• Entertainment licenses

• Exhibitions and Shows (outdoor and indoor) licenses

• Ferris wheel licenses

• Jukebox licenses

• Live entertainment, restaurant, and nightclubs licensing

• Theater licenses

Applications for Entertainment License

• Entertainment License Law


• Safety Guidelines


• Regulatory Standards


• Rules and Regulations