Ipswich, MA · Essex County
Petition for Review by the Firearm Licensing Review Board
This notarized petition is for people seeking Firearm Licensing Review Board review of a misdemeanor conviction affecting eligibility for a Massachusetts firearm identification card or license to carry.
- 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 petition asks the Firearm Licensing Review Board to review whether a person may be eligible and suitable for a firearm identification card or license to carry despite a misdemeanor conviction. The form directs petitioners to mail the completed petition, filing fee, prior application copy, and supporting materials to the Board in Chelsea; it also says the petitioner’s signature must be notarized. A successful petition does not itself issue a card or license; the petitioner must still apply to the local licensing authority.
Who needs it
A person seeking Board review of a misdemeanor conviction that affects eligibility for a firearm identification card or license to carry may submit this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the petitioner appeared before the notary and acknowledged the signature as their own free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the four-page petition and review its eligibility information and recommended supporting documents.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your identifying information and prepare the fee, prior application copy, and any supporting materials listed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize your signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Mail the Petition
Send the completed petition and required materials to the Firearm Licensing Review Board at the address printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ipswich. 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
- Who submits this petition?
- The individual petitioner completes and signs the petition. The form directs the petitioner to mail it and the listed materials to the Firearm Licensing Review Board in Chelsea.
- How do I submit the completed petition?
- Mail the completed petition, the required filing fee, a copy of a current or previous LTC or FID application, and any supporting materials to the Board address printed on the form.
- Do I need to have my signature notarized?
- Yes. The form explicitly tells the petitioner to have their signature notarized and includes a notary acknowledgment block.
- Can I sign this petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. G.L. c. 183, § 30(b) recognizes certain acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth.
- Does Ipswich accept or review this petition?
- The form directs petitioners to mail it to the Firearm Licensing Review Board in Chelsea, not to the city. For questions about any local licensing application, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.