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node clearfix node-listing-page modstate-published" bos_context_type="Listing Page"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-header-component paragraphs-items-full paragraphs-items-field-header-component-full field field-name-field-header-component field-type-entity-reference-revisions field-label-hidden field-items"> <div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-header-text" bos_context_type="Header Text"> <div class="p-v400"> <h1>City of Boston Services, Applications, and Permits</h1> <div class="field field-name-field-intro-text field-type-text-long intro-text supporting-text squiggle-border-bottom field-label-hidden field-items"> <p>We have links to some of our most popular applications, payment systems, and permits.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="department-components" > <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-components paragraphs-items-full 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href="/departments/parking-clerk/how-get-resident-parking-permit" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="166210"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/parking_pass.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Apply for or Renew a Resident Parking Permit </div> </a> <a href="https://www.boston.gov/boston-permits-and-licenses" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="165901"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/building_permit.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Building Permits and Licenses </div> </a> <a href="https://onlinepermitsandlicenses.boston.gov/codeenforcement/Views/CDR/Case/MyFee.aspx" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="165934"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/certificates.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Pay a Code Violation Fine Online </div> </a> <a href="https://wmq.etimspayments.com/pbw/include/boston/input.jsp" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="165870"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/ballot_ticket.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Pay a Parking Ticket Online </div> </a> <a href="https://www.invoicecloud.com/portal/(S(nonvqjv2t3bbqrgcwksnhyje))/2/Site.aspx?G=13377843-58b1-429b-be78-ab0ebba80835" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="165917"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/car.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Pay Your Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Online </div> </a> <a href="https://www.invoicecloud.com/portal/(S(xhrtgsm1nmdofttauiyrubj5))/2/Site.aspx?G=13377843-58b1-429b-be78-ab0ebba80835" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="166265"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/real_estate_taxes.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Pay Your Real Estate Taxes Online </div> </a> <a href="https://registry.boston.gov/birth" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="165883"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/birth_certifcate.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Request a Birth Certificate Online </div> </a> <a href="https://registry.boston.gov/marriage" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="166158"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/marriage_application.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Request a Marriage Certificate Online </div> </a> <a href="/departments/parking-clerk/reserve-parking-spot-your-moving-truck" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="166191"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/no_parking_moving.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Reserve a Parking Spot for Your Moving Truck </div> </a> <a href="https://onlinepermitsandlicenses.boston.gov/rentalregistration/Views/Login.aspx?PID=fxvvKp6NAs54YEy8wyk0fWlttPUQ56ujdStPKG30FtuOYttczlthL6cPC1iciKOx/r1lcVriUdpKZdECUB5R02WakOUtnNXh3hPkzhPTfsg=" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="166385"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/triple_decker.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Rental Property Registration Portal </div> </a> <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/fire-prevention/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detector-inspections" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-transactions lwi g--3 g--3--sl m-t200 m-t500--m" bos_context_type="Transactions" target="_blank"> <div class="lwi-ic" bos-media-id="166034"> <article> <img width="100" height="100" src="https://assets.boston.gov/icons/experiential_icons/fire_alarm.svg" class="svg-icon" /> </article> </div> <div class="lwi-t"> Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <a class="subnav-anchor" id="what-do-you-need-help-with" data-text="What do you need help with?" href="javascript:void(0)" title="This is an anchor"></a> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawers" bos_context_type="Drawers"> <div class="b b--g b--fw"> <div class="b-c"> <div class="sh cl"> <h2 class="sh-title">What do you need help with?</h2> <span class="field field-name-field-short-title field-type-text field-type-string component-short-title"> What do you need help with? </span> </div> <div class="section-drawers"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawer dr contextual-region" bos_context_type="Drawer"> <input type="checkbox" id="dr" class="dr-tr a11y--h"> <label for="dr" class="dr-h"> <div class="dr-ic"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="-2 8.5 18 25"> <path class="dr-i" d="M16 21L.5 33.2c-.6.5-1.5.4-2.2-.2-.5-.6-.4-1.6.2-2l12.6-10-12.6-10c-.6-.5-.7-1.5-.2-2s1.5-.7 2.2-.2L16 21z"/> </svg> </div> <div class="dr-t"> <div class="field field-name-field-title field-type-text field-type-string field-label-hidden field-items"> <div> Arts and entertainment </div> </div> </div> </label> <div class="dr-c"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/1066">Apply for an organizational grant</a></li> <li><a href="/node/4221">Apply to film in Boston</a></li> <li><a href="/node/571">Apply to host a raffle or bazaar</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1301">Get an annual live entertainment license </a></li> <li><a href="/node/1311">Get an annual non-live entertainment license</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/63806">Get a one-time carnival license</a> </li> <li><a href="/node/1281">Get a one-time entertainment license</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1086">Get a digital copy of public art</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1151">Order a DVD of a Boston TV program</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1076">Propose an artist-driven public art project</a></li> <li><a href="/node/11562946">Propose a community-driven art project</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawer dr contextual-region" bos_context_type="Drawer"> <input type="checkbox" id="dr--2" class="dr-tr a11y--h"> <label for="dr--2" class="dr-h"> <div class="dr-ic"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="-2 8.5 18 25"> <path class="dr-i" d="M16 21L.5 33.2c-.6.5-1.5.4-2.2-.2-.5-.6-.4-1.6.2-2l12.6-10-12.6-10c-.6-.5-.7-1.5-.2-2s1.5-.7 2.2-.2L16 21z"/> </svg> </div> <div class="dr-t"> <div class="field field-name-field-title field-type-text field-type-string field-label-hidden field-items"> <div> Businesses and developers </div> </div> </div> </label> <div class="dr-c"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/566" title="apply for a business certificate">Apply for a business certificate</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1661">Apply for a common victualler license</a> </li> <li><a href="/node/5011">Apply for a Site Cleanliness license</a> </li> <li><a href="/node/1651">Apply for a temporary extension of premise</a></li> <li><a href="/node/39626">Become an age-friendly business</a></li> <li><a href="/node/14774366">Board of Health permits</a> (Burial, Tobacco, etc.)</li> <li><a href="/node/42626" title="establish a cannabis business">Establish a cannabis business</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mass.gov/how-to/file-a-consumer-complaint">File a consumer complaint</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/51611">File a temporary exemption from a Plastic Bag Ordinance</a></li> <li><a href="/node/3941">Get a food service permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1421">Get a hawker and peddler license</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2151">Request a street occupancy permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1481">Take part in a farmers market</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2321">Use the supplier portal</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawer dr contextual-region" bos_context_type="Drawer"> <input type="checkbox" id="dr--3" class="dr-tr a11y--h"> <label for="dr--3" class="dr-h"> <div class="dr-ic"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="-2 8.5 18 25"> <path class="dr-i" d="M16 21L.5 33.2c-.6.5-1.5.4-2.2-.2-.5-.6-.4-1.6.2-2l12.6-10-12.6-10c-.6-.5-.7-1.5-.2-2s1.5-.7 2.2-.2L16 21z"/> </svg> </div> <div class="dr-t"> <div class="field field-name-field-title field-type-text field-type-string field-label-hidden field-items"> <div> Careers </div> </div> </div> </label> <div class="dr-c"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/19061">Apply for a job through the Career Center</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1921">Apply for a law internship</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/57601">Apply for a summer job</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2021">Sign up for the Boston residents jobs bank</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawer dr contextual-region" bos_context_type="Drawer"> <input type="checkbox" id="dr--4" class="dr-tr a11y--h"> <label for="dr--4" class="dr-h"> <div class="dr-ic"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="-2 8.5 18 25"> <path class="dr-i" d="M16 21L.5 33.2c-.6.5-1.5.4-2.2-.2-.5-.6-.4-1.6.2-2l12.6-10-12.6-10c-.6-.5-.7-1.5-.2-2s1.5-.7 2.2-.2L16 21z"/> </svg> </div> <div class="dr-t"> <div class="field field-name-field-title field-type-text field-type-string field-label-hidden field-items"> <div> Cars and boats </div> </div> </div> </label> <div class="dr-c"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-two-column component-section col_half entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section" bos_context_type="Text Two Column"> <div class="g"> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-left-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <ul> <li><a href="/node/531" title="appeal a parking ticket">Appeal a parking ticket</a></li> <li><a href="/node/611">Appeal an accessible parking spot denial</a></li> <li><a href="/node/616">Apply for an accessible parking spot</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2751">Apply for a parking freeze permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2466">Apply for a valet parking permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1931">Buy taxi coupons</a> </li> <li><a href="/node/11565566">Get a boat mooring permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/536">Get a boot removed from your car</a></li> <li><a href="/node/1486">Get a food truck permit</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field-label-hidden g--6 g--6--sl m-t500 field-name-field-right-column field-type-text-long field-items"> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="/node/1446">Get a health and fire permit for your food truck</a></li> <li><a href="/node/386" title="get or renew a parking permit">Get or renew a resident parking permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2486">Get your towed car back</a></li> <li><a href="https://content.boston.gov/departments/parking-clerk/how-pay-parking-ticket">Learn how to pay a parking ticket</a></li> <li><a href="/node/646">Renew an accessible parking spot</a></li> <li><a href="/node/2156" title="reserve a spot for your moving truck">Reserve a spot for your moving truck</a></li> <li><a href="/node/3636">Schedule a car seat check</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cityofboston.gov/towing/alerts/" title="Towed car alerts">Towed car alerts</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawer dr contextual-region" bos_context_type="Drawer"> <input type="checkbox" id="dr--5" class="dr-tr a11y--h"> <label for="dr--5" class="dr-h"> <div class="dr-ic"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" 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physician</a></li> <li><a href="/node/3621" title="request an EMS special event permit">Request an EMS special events permit</a></li> <li><a href="/node/3606" title="Get CPR Training">Request EMS CPR training</a></li> <li><a href="/node/29516">Turn in a gun to Boston Police</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item component-section paragraphs-item-drawer dr contextual-region" bos_context_type="Drawer"> <input type="checkbox" id="dr--7" class="dr-tr a11y--h"> <label for="dr--7" class="dr-h"> <div class="dr-ic"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="-2 8.5 18 25"> <path class="dr-i" d="M16 21L.5 33.2c-.6.5-1.5.4-2.2-.2-.5-.6-.4-1.6.2-2l12.6-10-12.6-10c-.6-.5-.7-1.5-.2-2s1.5-.7 2.2-.2L16 21z"/> </svg> </div> <div class="dr-t"> <div class="field field-name-field-title field-type-text field-type-string field-label-hidden field-items"> <div> Environment and parks </div> </div> </div> </label> <div class="dr-c"> <div class="entity 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