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Access Small Business Data and Market Research The Small Business Data Dashboard displays data from Cambridge's local business market in accessible graph, chart, and text formats. The dashboard also links to license and permitting information and other small business resources available through the City.	Community Development 617-349-4600
Apply for a Board or Commission The City of Cambridge encourages and promotes involvement by residents in the decision-making process through participation in a variety of boards and commissions.	City Manager's Office 617-349-4300
Apply for a Building Permit Building permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Cannabis Business Permit Cannabis Business permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to open a Cannabis Retail Store or operate as a Cultivator, Product Manufacturer, and/or Transporter in Cambridge must obtain a Cannabis Business permit.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Carbon Monoxide Technical Option Permit Application to submit when applying for Carbon Monoxide Technical Option Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Catering License or Permit Application to submit to apply for a One-Day Catering Permit or an Annual Catering License in the City of Cambridge	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Common Victualler License A Common Victualler License (Non-Alcoholic Restaurant) is issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Cryogenics/Compressed Gases Permit Application to submit when applying for a Cryogenics/Compressed Gases permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Fire Alarm System Modification Permit Application to submit when applying for a Fire Alarm System Modification Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Fire Sprinkler Modification Permit Application to submit when applying for a Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Fire Suppression Permit - New Application to submit when applying for a Non-Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit - Lab Application to submit when applying for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Food or Sanitary Permit Inspectional Services enforces the State Sanitary Code for various establishments, including the issuance of temporary food handler permits for special events and farmer's markets.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Fortune Tellers License Fortune Teller's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit - Alteration/Repair Application to submit when applying for Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables License Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for A Hackney License Hackney Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Hawker - Peddler License Annual Hawker - Peddler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Hazardous Materials Processing Permit Application to submit when applying for a Hazardous Materials Processing Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Hotel, Innholder or Lodging House License Innholder Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Jitney Permit Jitney Permits are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Letting of Motor Vehicle License Letting of Motor Vehicle Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a License to Carry & FID Cards The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) accepts and processes applications for License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID). CPD will only accept and process License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID) applications that are complete.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Apply for a Livery/Limousine License Livery/Limousine Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Marriage License Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office	City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260
Apply for a Non-Resident Parking Permit We offer parking permits to people who do not reside in Cambridge for a limited number of reasons.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a One Day Peddler/Vendor License One Day Peddler/Vendor Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a One-Day Alcohol and Entertainment License In an effort to streamline processes and increase transparency, the License Commission has created an application for the following requests: one-day alcohol licenses, one-day entertainment licenses, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a One-Day Auction Sale License One-Day Auction Sale License are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Pole & Conduit Permit Pole & Conduit Permits are issued by the Pole and Conduit Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a protection order Abuse Prevention Orders are more commonly known restraining orders (RO) and are available to protect a person who is in fear of physical abuse, experiencing physical abuse, and/or has been forced to engage in sexual relations by a current or former spouse, partner, family member, or live in roommate.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Apply for A Raffle Bazaar Permit Raffle & Bazaar Permits are processed by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Recreational Camp License Application to submit when applying for a Recreation Camp License in the City of Cambridge.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F-26F 1/2) - 6 or More Units Sold/Transferred Application to submit when applying for Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F - 26F½)	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Small Cell Installation Small Cell installation applications are heard by the Pole and Conduit Commission.
Apply for a Solid Waste Hauler License Solid Waste Hauler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a State-Mandated Fire Inspection Registration Application to submit when applying for State-Mandated Fire Inspection Registration	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Street Occupancy Permit We offer different types of Street Occupancy Permits, which allow you to reserve space on the street for various reasons.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Tank Installation Permit UST/AST Application to submit when applying for Tank Installation Permit UST/AST	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Tank Removal Permit - Abandon In Place Application to submit when applying for Tank Removal Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Temporary Fuel Storage Permit Application to submit when applying for Temporary Fuel Storage Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Tobacco License without Food Service Application for a license to sell tobacco products without a Food Establishment License. Do not use this application if you sell tobacco products along with prepacked food.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Unvented Gas Appliance Permit Unvented Propane or Natural Gas Fired Space Heater Permit	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for a Used Car Dealer Class I, II, III Licenses Used Car Dealer Class I, II, III Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Valet Permit Businesses can apply for valet parking spaces.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for Afterschool Programs Our afterschool program is designed to build children’s social skills and enhance their school-day learning.	Human Service Programs 617-349-6200
Apply for an Alcohol License, Annual - On Premise Annual, on premise licenses for restaurants, hotels & clubs are issued by the License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for an Amusement License Amusement Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for an Annual Entertainment License Annual Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for an Antique or Second Hand Goods Store License Antique or Second Hand Goods Store Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for an Auctioneer's License Auctioneer's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for an Open Air Parking License Open Air Parking Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for an Package Goods Store License Package Goods Store Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F-26F 1/2) - Less Than 6 Units Sold/Transferred Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F-26F 1/2) - Less Than 6 Units Sold/Transferred	Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900
Apply for Tool Truck Permit A Tool Truck Permit reserves space for a specified length of time to park contractors' vehicles while doing construction in Cambridge.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for/Renew a Dog License Cambridge residents can apply for or renew their dog’s license online or download the paper application and renew via mail or in person, following instructions on the respective form.	Animal Commission 617-349-4376
Apply to DHSP Preschool Programs The Department of Human Service Programs has seven high-quality preschools located throughout Cambridge. All DHSP preschools are full-time programs, operating 5 days a week and 12 months each year.	Human Service Programs 617-349-6200
Become a Cambridge Police Cadet Learn more about the Cambridge Police Cadet Program, what it takes to become a Cadet, the requirements, the application and selection process, benefits, background on the Department, and more.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Become an Auxiliary Officer The Cambridge Auxiliary Police Department has been serving the city of Cambridge since 1941. Originally created as a civil defense measure, the Auxiliary consists of volunteers who assist the Cambridge Police Department with traffic and crowd control at parades, festivals, road races, and other city events. The Auxiliary also conducts vehicle and foot patrols during holidays and other times as needed.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Film Shoot in the City of Cambridge If you are planning to film in the City of Cambridge, you must complete the Filming Request Form.	Public Works 617-349-4800
Get a Taxi Discount Coupon Taxi discount coupons, funded by the City of Cambridge, are offered free of charge to Cambridge seniors and residents with disabilities.	Human Service Programs 617-349-6200
Get Fingerprinted Cambridge residents can be fingerprinted for gun permits, employment and security clearances.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
I Want to Get Married Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office	City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260
Learn about the Opioid Response The Cambridge Police Department has evaluated many strategies to combat this illness and formulated a comprehensive strategy collaborating with community partners to reduce the number of overdoses in our community	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Learn English The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) offers English / ESOL classes to Cambridge residents.
Look up Towed Vehicle Look up a recently towed vehicle by the license plate number or by make and model.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Low-Cost Rabies Vaccines, Spay/Neuter Information Cambridge Animal Commission sponsors an annual low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic (Dogs only) and Microchipping service for a fee.	Animal Commission 617-349-4376
Noise Ordinance Enforcement Violations or complaints regarding any noise issue should be reported to the police's non-emergency line or License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Obtain a Police Report Although we strive to complete your record request as expeditiously as possible, please allow up to ten days for your records to become available.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Order a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate Please note that only certified copies of records are issued by the City Clerk's Office, regardless of intended use.	City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260
Register to Vote You must be registered to vote before you can vote in any local, state, or national election. You may register or pre-register to vote in Cambridge if you are a US citizen, a resident of Cambridge, and at least 16 years old.	Election Commission 617-349-4361
Request a Disability Parking Space Cambridge residents who have a disability plate or placard may file an application for a disability space adjacent to their homes.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Request a Letter of Good Conduct A Letter of Good Conduct is sometimes required when applying for a visa or green card, adopting a child or finding a job.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Test for a Water Leak The Cambridge Water Department offers leak detection kits for Cambridge residents.	Water Department 617-349-4770
Towed Vehicles Vehicles are most commonly towed because they were parked in areas with "No Parking" signs or on snow emergency routes.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700

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