Gardner, MA · Worcester County
Billiard Table and/or Bowling Alley License Application
This six-page application is for individuals and businesses seeking a Gardner license to operate billiard tables or a bowling alley for hire, gain, or reward.
- 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 application collects applicant and establishment details, the type and number of licenses requested, and certifications about tax compliance and the accuracy of the information. Applicants must include the processing fee and a Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, if required. The form says filing does not authorize activity before a license is granted and notes that licenses expire annually on April 30.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses applying to the City of Gardner to operate billiard tables or a bowling alley for hire, gain, or reward should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The Federal Tax Certification Affidavit on page two has a notarial acknowledgment; the authorized person signing for the applicant must sign in the presence of the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Gardner’s Billiard Table and/or Bowling Alley License Application from the city website.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and establishment details, license information, and the required certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Federal Tax Certification Affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the video session, in the notary’s presence, and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the processing fee and any required Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, then mail the application to the City Clerk as instructed.
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 tax affidavit notarized?
- Complete the Federal Tax Certification Affidavit, then sign it during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Follow the form’s instructions and submit the application to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the Federal Tax Certification Affidavit must be notarized and that the authorized person’s signature is to be made in the presence of a notary public.
- Can I use online notarization for this Gardner application?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What else must I send with the application?
- The form instructs applicants to submit the license application processing fee and a Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, if required. It directs applicants to mail the materials and check to the City Clerk.