Springfield, MA · Hampden County
Annual Movie Theater Application
This annual application is for Springfield movie theater license applicants to provide business, premises, operating, and ownership details and affirm information about the applicant and licensee.
- 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
Springfield uses this application for an annual movie theater license. Applicants describe the theater, screens, hours, seating, ownership, and other requested information; outdoor showings require proof of ownership or a lease and a description of noise-reduction efforts. The form states that the license runs Monday through Sunday and requires a $500 fee payable to the City. It also includes applicant affirmations and a tax affidavit.
Who needs it
A person or entity applying for a Springfield movie theater license must complete the application and obtain signatures from the required owners, partners, officers, or members.
Why it needs a notary
The tax affidavit includes an acknowledgment before a notary public; the authorized agent whose signature appears on the affidavit must personally appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Springfield's annual movie theater application and review all six pages, including the tax affidavit.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the requested business, premises, operating, and applicant information. Include required outdoor-use documents and descriptions if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the tax affidavit acknowledgment, after confirming the city accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized agent appears before the notary by video and signs the affidavit as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the City of Springfield as directed by its licensing office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 complete the notarized tax affidavit?
- Have the authorized agent complete and sign the tax affidavit before a notary, who will complete the acknowledgment. The application also requires signatures from the applicant or other authorized signers.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment in the tax affidavit section. The authorized agent named in that affidavit must appear before the notary; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about submission requirements.
- Can I sign the tax affidavit with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the city or town clerk whether it accepts this application with an electronic signature and online notarization before you sign.
- What should I include for an outdoor theater?
- The application says an outdoor-showing applicant must provide proof of ownership or a lease for outdoor use and describe efforts to reduce noise impacts on neighboring residents and businesses.