Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles - BMV Forms and Applications · Maine state form
MVD-396 Zoning Use Regulatory Ordinance Clearance for Sales Promotion
MVD-396 documents municipal clearance for a sales promotion, confirming compliance with local building codes, zoning and land-use ordinances, and required permits.
- What this form is
- Use MVD-396 to document that the applicant and sales-promotion location comply with local building codes, zoning, and land-use regulatory ordinances. An authorized city or town official signs the clearance and identifies their title. The form includes a notarization section requiring the official to acknowledge the instrument under oath, along with the applicant’s name, business name, and sales-promotion address.
- Who needs it
- Applicants conducting a sales promotion need this clearance completed by an authorized city or town official for the location shown.
- Why it needs a notary
- The authorized city or town official’s signature must be notarized, with acknowledgment under oath. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Send the completed form to the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, State House Station 29, Augusta, Maine 04333.
Questions
What is MVD-396 used for?
MVD-396 documents that a sales-promotion applicant and location comply with local building codes, zoning, and land-use regulatory ordinances and have required municipal permits.
Who completes and signs MVD-396?
An authorized city or town official signs the clearance and provides their title. The form also asks for the applicant’s name, business name, and sales-promotion address.
Does MVD-396 need to be notarized?
Yes. The authorized city or town official must acknowledge the instrument under oath before a notary public or attorney. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.