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Apply for a Public Warehouse License

See requirements below for completing a Public Warehouse License.

Contacts

Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure

Phone

Main Phone Number Call Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure, Main Phone Number at (617) 727-3200

Open Mon. - Fri., 8:45 am - 5:00 pm

MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) Call Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure, MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) at 711

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If looking for a status update on a license renewal, please put your full OPSI license number, including prefix, in the subject line. Email Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure at OPSI-info@mass.gov

The Details   of Apply for a Public Warehouse License

What you need   for Apply for a Public Warehouse License

"Public Warehouse" is defined as any building or part thereof, kept and maintained for the storage of goods, wares and merchandise as a business.

"Warehousemen" is defined, as a person, corporation, partnership, association or trustee engaged in the business of storing goods for hire.

This license is a one-time issuance.

Requirements: 

  1. Completed Public Warehousemen application, see downloads below.
  2. Submit to a criminal CORI check.
  3. Submit a surety bond in the amount of $10,000 payable to the Treasurer of the Commonwealth.
  4. Submit copies “Articles of Corporation”.
  5. Submit a business certificate and proof of zoning to do business at that location.
  6. Must provide (2) consecutive week listings of original newspaper publications (in the “Legal” section), serving the community where the business is located.
    • (The information included in the advertisement, will include the owners name, business name, address, city, town or county).
  7. Copy of Driver’s license.
  8. Payment in the form of check or money order only - $250.00.

Fees   for Apply for a Public Warehouse License

All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. 

Name Fee Unit
Public Warehouse License application fee $250 each

How to apply   Apply for a Public Warehouse License

Mail completed applications to:

Division of Occupational Licensure
Office of Public Safety and Inspections
Attn: Regulated Activities
1000 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02118

Downloads   for Apply for a Public Warehouse License

Open PDF file, 534.75 KB,  Public Warehouse Application (English, PDF 534.75 KB)

Contact   for Apply for a Public Warehouse License

Address
Main Office
1000 Washington St, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118
Directions 
Phone
Main Phone Number Call Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure, Main Phone Number at (617) 727-3200

Open Mon. - Fri., 8:45 am - 5:00 pm

MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) Call Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure, MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) at 711
Online
If looking for a status update on a license renewal, please put your full OPSI license number, including prefix, in the subject line. Email Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure at OPSI-info@mass.gov

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