Springfield, MA · Hampden County
Motor Vehicle License Application
Springfield’s application is for businesses seeking a license to buy, sell, exchange, or assemble motor vehicles or parts, including new, used, and junkyard license classes.
- 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 seven-page application collects information about the applicant, business, owners, premises, and operations, along with tax certifications and a workers’ compensation affidavit. Springfield requires applicants to complete and file it with their application; the form also says applicants who did not hold a license in the prior year must file a duplicate with the registrar.
Who needs it
A business applying for a Springfield license to buy, sell, exchange, or assemble motor vehicles or parts must complete and file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat on page six; the applicant’s authorized representative personally appears, is sworn, and signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get Springfield’s motor vehicle license application and review the required sections and attachments.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, business, ownership, premises, tax certification, and workers’ compensation sections as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the authorized representative who will swear to the statement in the jurat.
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Submit to the City
File the completed application and any required supporting documents with the City of Springfield.
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 get the Springfield motor vehicle license application notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. The authorized representative appears on video, takes the oath, and signs the jurat section during the session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes a jurat on page six for an authorized representative to swear that they have read the document and that its facts are true. Follow the form’s instructions for completing and filing the application.
- Can I sign the jurat online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat by video; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What should I submit with this application?
- The form says to file the completed application and indicates that certain answers may require supporting permits or documents. It also requires a duplicate filing with the registrar if the applicant did not hold a license in the prior year.