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 online OpenGov Annual License Renewals Application.
We will no longer be accepting paper applications. If you have any trouble with the online portal please contact Julie McCann at jmccann@franklinma.gov or 508-553-4885, or stop into our office located on the 3rd Floor of the Municipal Building.
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 Annual License Renewal Letter (PDF), which includes important instructions and dates relating to the ABCC Renewal Form.
Renewal Process
- October: Town Administration / Licensing Department sends Annual License Renewal Letter (along with ABCC Certification form to alcohol license holders) via USPS and email. If any contact info has changed, license holders must notify Julie McCann in the Town Administration office at jmccann@franklinma.gov, to ensure renewal information is sent to the correct recipient.
- October - November: All complete license renewal applications are due by the last day of November.
- October - December: Building / Fire Inspections will be taking place at all licensed establishments.
- Tuesday, November 25, 2025 is the deadline for Alcohol License Holders to submit the ABCC Renewal Form to the Town Administration Office. The ABCC requires original forms (not scanned) with original signatures. Please mail or deliver them to the Town Administration office located at 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
- 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 Department 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:
- Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
- Policy Declaration Page or Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Compliance with State Laws (PDF)
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 assistance, please contact Julie McCann in the Town Administrator's Office via email or 508-553-4885.