Cambridge PD · Licensing

Licensing Authority · Cambridge PD

Forms & templates

DCJIS-approved forms, denial templates, and operational checklists. Updated automatically when statutes change or DCJIS publishes new guidance.

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Applicant-facing

License to Carry Application (FA-1)

Required

Online

Standard LTC and FID application form. Required for new and renewing applicants.

Updated 2025-10-26

Notice of Address Change (FA-2)

Required

PDF

Required within 30 days of any address change for license holders.

Updated 2024-11-12 · 184 KB

Lost / Stolen / Damaged Card Affidavit

PDF

Sworn statement required to authorize a replacement card reprint.

Updated 2025-04-03 · 212 KB

Non-Resident Temporary LTC Application

PDF

For applicants who do not reside in Massachusetts but require a temporary permit.

Updated 2024-08-19 · 298 KB

Operational

LTC Interview Checklist (Chief's Reference)

PDF

Suitability factors, recommended question script, red-flag indicators per Chapter 135 guidance.

Updated 2025-11-08 · 156 KB

Daily Card Pickup Roster

PDF

Generated nightly. Cards arriving from DCJIS for in-person pickup at this PD.

Updated Auto-generated daily · varies

Applicant Fingerprint Card (FD-258)

PDF

Standard FBI fingerprint card. Used for SAFIS submission.

Updated 2023-02-14 · 92 KB

Compliance & legal

Suitability Denial Letter Template

Required

DOCX

Required notice format under MGL c.140 §131(d). Includes appeal-rights language.

Updated 2025-11-13 · 48 KB

License Revocation Notice Template

Required

DOCX

Notice of revocation per Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024. Statutory language pre-filled.

Updated 2025-11-13 · 52 KB

Annual CJIS Compliance Audit Binder

PDF

Checklist and forms for the annual DCJIS audit of your licensing operation.

Updated 2025-09-30 · 1.8 MB

Appeals & adjudication

Applicant Appeal Instructions

PDF

Plain-language description of the appeal process under MGL c.140 §131(f). Hand to denied applicants.

Updated 2024-06-22 · 178 KB

District Court Affidavit (Chief's Statement)

DOCX

For use when a denial is appealed to district court. Pre-formatted for chief's signature.

Updated 2025-03-11 · 44 KB