Gardner, MA · Worcester County
Annual Or Special Auctioneer Permit Application
This application requests an annual or special permit to hold an auction in Gardner and is filed with the City of Gardner Police Department by the applicant.
- 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
Use this form to apply for permission to hold an annual or special auction in Gardner. It requests applicant and auctioneer details, auction dates and hours, location, and a description of the goods; special permit applications must also give an estimated value. The application includes tax certifications, a good-standing certification section, and instructions to submit required documents and the fee after approval. The form says it must be notarized.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking an annual or special permit to conduct an auction in Gardner must complete this application and provide the required certifications and documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notarial acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged signing voluntarily; the applicant’s authorized agent signs the tax certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Gardner Annual or Special Auctioneer Permit Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, auctioneer, auction, and business details, and complete the applicable certifications.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the certification requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable certification in the notary’s presence during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Mail the completed application and required documents to the Chief of Police as instructed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gardner. 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 auctioneer permit application notarized?
- Complete the form’s applicable certifications, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification before the notary and submit the completed application and required documents as directed.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says its certifications must be signed on the lines provided and notarized. Its notarial block records the signer’s personal appearance and acknowledgment.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken. Confirm acceptance with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Where do I send the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to mail the completed application, required documents, Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, and check to the Chief of Police at 200 Main St., Gardner, MA.