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We have links to some of our most popular applications, payment systems, and permits.
Common payments and forms
Pay your motor vehicle excise tax
Pay a parking ticket
Apply for a resident parking permit
Pay your real estate taxes
Request a birth certificate
Reserve a parking spot for your moving truck
Get a copy of a marriage certificate
How to pay the fine for a code violation
What do you need help with?
What do you need help with?
Arts and entertainment
Apply for an arts field trip grant
Apply for an organizational grant
Apply to film in Boston
Apply to host a raffle or bazaar
Get an annual live entertainment license
Get an annual non-live entertainment license
Get a one-time carnival license
Get a one-time entertainment license
Get a digital copy of public art
Order a DVD of a Boston TV program
Propose an artist-driven public art project
Propose a community-driven art project
Businesses and developers
Apply for a business certificate
Apply for a common victualler license
Apply for a Site Cleanliness license
Apply for a temporary extension of premise
Become an age-friendly business
Establish a cannabis business
File a consumer complaint
File a temporary exemption from a Plastic Bag Ordinance
Get a food service permit
Get a hawker and peddler license
Request a street occupancy permit
Take part in a farmers market
Use the supplier portal
Careers
Apply for a City of Boston internship
Apply for a job through the Career Center
Apply for a law internship
Apply for a summer job
Report an injury as a City employee
Sign up for the Boston residents jobs bank
Cars and boats
Appeal a parking ticket
Appeal an accessible parking spot denial
Apply for an accessible parking spot
Apply for a parking freeze permit
Apply for a valet parking permit
Buy taxi coupons
Get a boat mooring permit
Get a boot removed from your car
Get a food truck permit
Get a health and fire permit for your food truck
Get or renew a resident parking permit
Get your towed car back
Pay a parking ticket
Renew an accessible parking spot
Reserve a spot for your moving truck
Request a resident parking program in your neighborhood
Schedule a car seat check
Towed car alerts
Civic engagement
Add your name to the annual census
Apply for Community Preservation funds
Become a Boston constable
Become a Greenovate Boston Leader
Become a police officer
Donate to BostonCAN share
File a claim with the City
File an ADA grievance with the City of Boston
Fix common streetlight issues
Get a fundraising license
Get involved with City archeology
Get involved with immigrant advancement
Get recognition from the Mayor
Make a donation to Parks
Make an inquiry or public records request
Participate in a Parks and Recreations hearing
Serve on a board or commission
Testify at a City Council Budget hearing
Testify at a City Council hearing
Watch a City Council hearing
Emergency services
Become an EMS EMT
Become a firefighter
File a medical registration
Get emergency alerts
Give EMS patient feedback
Make an emergency kit
Register as a physician
Request an EMS special events permit
Request EMS CPR training
Turn in a gun to Boston Police
Environment and parks
Complete an Energy Action and Assessment
Petition for a memorial plaque in a park or playground
Petition to rename a park or playground
Request a tree removal
Request a wetlands permit
Understand the Plastic Bag Ordinance
Events
Apply to host a public event in Boston
Get an event or wedding permit for a city park
Get a one-day alcohol license for an event
Get a permit for a park event
Get a street closing permit
Hold an event near City Hall
Family and pets
Dog license application and renewal
End a domestic partnership
File for domestic partnership
Find a lost pet
Find your Boston Public School transcript
Get married at City Hall
Get married in Boston
Get your pet spayed or neutered
Join the Senior Save program
Register a rental property
Request a birth certificate
Request a death certificate
Request a copy of a marriage certificate
Home and building
Access building plans at the City Archives
Appeal a code violation
Apply for a Five-year Inspection Plan
Apply for an Additional Dwelling Unit loan
Apply for heat assistance
Apply for a home repair loan
Apply for a Landmarks design review
Apply for senior home repair
Consolidate real estate parcels
File a cooperative housing exemption
File a housing discrimination complaint
File an appeal with the Zoning Board
File an Article 85 demolition delay
Finance removing led from your home
Find historical permit records
Get a demolition permit
Get a flammable storage garage license
Get a foundation permit
Get a long-form permit
Get a new construction permit
Get a record of legal occupancy
Get help with cable and broadband
Join the Homebuyer Club
Pay a code violation
Register a rental property
Report your buildings energy use
Request a property record card
Request an administrative hearing for a code violation
Respond to an eviction
Sign up for a home energy visit
Taxes
Change your tax bill mailing address
File a personal property tax abatement
File an excise tax abatement
File for a personal exemption
File for real estate tax abatement
File for a residential exemption
File for a senior tax deferral
File for preliminary consideration
File your 38D Property Tax Return online
File your Personal Property Tax Return
Get a Municipal Lien Certificate
Long-term homeowner tax deferral
Pay your boat excise tax
Pay your motor vehicle excise tax
Pay your passed due excise tax
Pay your personal property tax
Pay your real estate tax
Tax deferrals for long-term homeowners
Voting
Apply to become a poll worker
Change your voter status to active
Register to vote
Request an absentee ballot
Vote by absentee ballot
Vote early in Boston