New Applicants:

All new applicants must mail in or drop off (place in mail slot) application packets to:

All packets MUST be in a 9 x 12 manilla envelope and contain the following:

1. 1. Fully completed, signed application (new applicants MUST include social security number). 
   2. Email address written on top of the first page of the application. 
   3. Copy safety certificate. 
   4. Copy of your Massachusetts driver's license or state issued identification card. 
   5. Money order in the amount of $100 made out to the City of Somerville. Personal checks or cash are NOT accepted. 
   6. Proof of residency in the form of:
      1. Utility or credit card bill with address (financial information should be redacted)
      2. Rental/Lease agreement
      3. Voter registration card
   7. Naturalized citizens are required to bring a Naturalization Certificate, which should include the date, number, and location (city/state) of naturalization. 

After the application packet is reviewed, deemed complete and accepted, the applicant will be notified of a date when they will be scheduled to be fingerprinted. All incomplete application packets will be returned to the applicant. Fingerprinting will take place at the Police Substation located at 1114 Broadway Street, Somerville MA. 

The following requirements will apply to ALL fingerprinting appointments. 

1. 1. Applicants must present identification at the time of fingerprinting. 

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