Fee Schedule, License Information, Applications, and Resources

Licenses are obtained through the Office of the Hanover Licensing Director. Select a license from the following list for information and requirements. If you need assistance or do not see an applicable license, please contact Janet Tierney, Director of Public Affairs, Licensing, and Insurances, at 781-826-5000, ext. 1032.

License

Description

Auto Lease / Rental License

Required to lease and rent motor vehicles or trailers 

Automatic Amusement License

Required for any business with coin-operated or card operated amusement devices

Automobile License

Class I, II, and III. Required for buying, selling, or exchanging new or second-hand vehicles or assembling second-hand motor vehicles or parts thereof.  

Bowling Alley, Billiards, Pool, or Sippio License

Required for any business with a billiards, pool, Sippio tables, or bowling alleys

Carnival License

Required to host a Carnival

Entertainment License

Required for any business that will have entertainment including but not limited to Music, Dancing, Comedy, Trivia, Karaoke, TV, Plays, and Theater Monday-Saturday

Flammable and Combustible Solids

In accordance with provisions of M.G.L. c. 148 section 13, certain amounts of flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids, or flammable gases may be kept, stored, manufactured, or sold without obtaining a license from the Hanover Select Board. However, a permit MUST be issued by the Hanover Fire Chief.

General License

Any license not covered under specific regulations

License for the Sale of Junk, Old Metals or Second Hand Articles

Required to be collectors of, dealers in, or keepers of shops for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, Old Metals or Second Hand Articles

Liquor License

Required to be able to serve any alcoholic beverage. Licensed through the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission

One-Day Liquor License

Required for the sale of alcoholic beverages to the public for One Day Special Events

Sunday Entertainment License

Required for any business that will have entertainment on Sundays, including but not limited to music, TV, Dancing, Comedy, Trivia, Karaoke, plays, theater shows, etc.

Resources