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Employment Applications (all 3 are required for all applicants) 

City Application

Authorization for Release

Police Officer Application

Motor Vehicle

Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report

Firearms Licensing
Change of Address Notification for License to Carry Firearms and Firearms Identification
Massachusetts Petition for Review by the Firearms Licensing Review Board      
Firearms License Applications Information                                                         

Informational Report Forms
Walk-in Report Form
Witness/Victim Statement Form
Emergency Notification Form 
Request for Property Security Check
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

Please be advised that separate permits are required for Parades and Road Races.

Effective July 1, 2025, a $25 application fee will be applied to Parade and Road Race permits.
Applications will not be processed without the required fee. Payments may be made by check or
money order payable to the City of Northampton.

Depending on the nature of your event, you may also be required to obtain additional permits
from other City departments.


Parade Permit Application
Road Race Permit Application