Gardner, MA · Worcester County
Motor Vehicle Dealer License Application
This application is for individuals and businesses seeking a new or renewed Gardner license to buy and sell second-hand motor vehicles or apply for another listed dealer class.
- 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 17-page application collects business details, the requested license class, premises information, and supporting documents, including a state and federal tax certification affidavit. Applicants submit the completed application, required documentation, and license fee to the Gardner City Clerk. The tax affidavit includes a notary acknowledgment, and the application certifies that its information is true and accurate under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses applying to the City of Gardner for a new or renewed license to buy and sell second-hand motor vehicles or for another listed dealer class need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The state and federal tax certification affidavit carries a notary acknowledgment block; the applicant’s authorized agent signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Gardner Motor Vehicle Dealer License Application and its tax certification affidavit.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the business, license class, and premises details, and gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the tax certification affidavit signed by the applicant’s authorized agent.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized agent signs the affidavit during the video session and completes the notary acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail the application, notarized affidavit, required documents, and license fee to the Gardner City Clerk as directed 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
- Which part of the application needs notarization?
- The state and federal tax certification affidavit says its certifications must be signed and notarized. Its notary block records an acknowledgment by the person signing.
- How do I get the tax affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The authorized agent signs during the video session, and you can include the notarized affidavit with the application package.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically says the state and federal tax certification affidavit must be notarized. Check that the affidavit sections that apply to you are complete and signed.
- Can I submit the application online?
- The form instructs applicants to mail the completed application, required documentation, and check to the City Clerk at 95 Pleasant Street, Room 121, Gardner, MA 01440. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can an online notarization be used for this affidavit?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. The form identifies a Worcester County acknowledgment, and Massachusetts law recognizes acknowledgments taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized where taken. Confirm acceptance with the City Clerk.
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