Manchester by the Sea Police Department FAQ
(also see: Things You Should Know)

Q. How do I get a pistol permit?
A. Come to the police station and pick up an application. All information and directions are included in the packet. Or, visit our Online Firearms Permit Application.

Q. What do I do if I get stopped by a police officer?
A. Click here for the answer to this question and for other important information about driving regulations and laws.

Q. How can I change my address on my license after I have moved?
A. After you move to a new address, Massachusetts State Law requires that you report the address change within 30 days to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. You can do this by going to the RMV or do it on-line at: https://www.state.ma.us/secure/rmv/express/coa.htm

Q. How do I pay a speeding ticket?
A. After receiving a citation for a motor vehicle offense you have 20 days to either request a court hearing or pay the fine. To do either, read and follow the directions on the back side of the citation. You can also pay the fine on-line at: https://www.state.ma.us/secure/rmv/express/citform.htm

Q. How do I report a motor vehicle crash to the Registry of Motor Vehicles?
A. Some Motor vehicle crashes must be reported to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The blank reporting form can be picked up at any police station or be downloaded from the RMV Website at: http://www.state.ma.us/rmv/forms/21278.PDF

Q. How can I contact the Animal Control Officer?
A. Non-Emergency animal related calls can be reported to the animal control office by calling . In the event that the animal control officer is out of the office, you can leave a voice mail and an officer will get back to you. For emergency calls, you can call Police Dispatch at (978)526-1212