Annual License Renewal Information Center
This page provides guidance for the annual renewal process of licenses issued through the Town Administrator's Office which expire annually on December 31st.
All renewal applications must be completed online using our Viewpoint application portal.
CLICK HERE to access the application or enter the following URL into your browser:
https://franklinma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1080/record-types/6447
We will no longer be accepting paper applications. If you have any trouble with the online portal please give us a call at 508-520-4949 or come and visit us (3rd Floor, Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street).
November 30th is the deadline to submit a completed application (applies to all license types).
November 27th is the deadline for Alcohol License Holders to submit the ABCC Renewal Form to the Town Administration office. ABCC requires original forms (not scanned) with original signatures. Please mail or deliver them to the Town Administration office located at 355 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038.
Here is a link to the Informational License Renewal Letter that has been sent in the mail to all license holders of the license types listed below.
LICENSE TYPES TO BE RENEWED WITH THE TOWN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
NON-ALCOHOL LICENSES:
- Automatic Amusements
- Class I Dealer
- Class II Dealer
- Common Victualer Restaurant
- Entertainment
- Innholder
ALCOHOL LICENSES:
- Alcohol On Premises - Common Victualer/Farmers Series/Club/Inn-Holder
- Alcohol Off Premises - Retail Package Store
If your business sells and/or serves alcohol your ABCC RENEWAL FORM will be sent in the mail along with the Informational License Renewal Letter, which includes important instructions and dates relating to the ABCC RENEWAL FORM.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- November 30th is the deadline for complete applications and required forms. November 27th is the deadline for Alcohol License Holders to submit the ABCC Renewal Form to the Town Administration Office.
- For this renewal to be fully approved, 1) your business must pass inspection with the Building and Fire Departments, 2) your business must be current with tax payments, and 3) any permits your business may hold through the Health Dept must also be renewed.
- We will not accept checks for any payments that come in after November 30th. Payments made December 1st or later can be made by certified/bank checks, money orders, cash or electronic payment through Viewpoint.
SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION:
All License Renewals require the following to be completed, signed and uploaded to their application:
Alcohol On Premises License Renewals also require:
- Proof of Liquor Liability Insurance
Class II Dealer License Renewals also require:
- Evidence of your $25,000 surety bond (If you have a continuous bond, we will accept your canceled check for payment as evidence.)
We are here to help!
If you have any questions or need of assistance, please contact Julie McCann in the
Town Administrator's Office: jmccann@franklinma.gov or (508) 553-4885