Haverhill, MA · Essex County
New Motor Vehicle Dealer License Application
This 17-page application package requests a Haverhill license to buy, sell, exchange, or deal in second-hand motor vehicles and is filed with the Haverhill License Commission.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The package includes the license application, dealer certification, tax affidavit, and supporting requirements for the proposed business. Applicants provide business, ownership, premises, and license-class information, then return the completed materials and required copies and fees to the City Clerk for placement on the License Commission agenda. The instructions also list supporting items that may apply, such as a bond for Class 2 dealers, a repair-facility letter, and a lease or deed.
Who needs it
A person or business applying for or renewing a Haverhill license to buy, sell, exchange, or deal in second-hand motor vehicles should complete this application package.
Why it needs a notary
The State Tax Certification Affidavit includes a notarial acknowledgment; the applicant’s authorized agent signs the federal tax certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Haverhill new motor vehicle dealer application package and review its requirements and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and tax affidavit, and gather the required supporting materials for your license class.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the State Tax Certification Affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the live video appointment as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the signed application package, required copies, documents, and applicable fees as instructed by Haverhill.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Haverhill. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the tax affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the appointment after the notary verifies your identity.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically requires notarization of the State Tax Certification Affidavit. The remaining application materials include other signatures and supporting documents; follow the package instructions.
- Which part of the form must I sign before the notary?
- The notarial block appears on the Federal Tax Certification Affidavit. The authorized agent certifies the applicant’s federal tax compliance and signs the affidavit.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The instructions direct applicants to return the completed application and required documentation to the City Clerk at 4 Summer Street, Room 118, Haverhill. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely; confirm the city’s submission requirements before filing.