Brazil Starr Check Casher License Application - Public Comment

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Massachusetts Division of Banks is opening a public comment period for Brazil Starr, Inc.'s petition to operate as a check casher in Somerville. The comment period runs from December 15, 2025, to December 29, 2025.

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What changed

The Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) has announced a public comment period regarding a petition from Brazil Starr, Inc. to operate as a check casher at 29 Bow Street, Somerville, MA, under M.G.L. c. 169A. This action initiates the regulatory process for a new financial service provider license.

Interested parties, including consumers and other stakeholders, are invited to submit comments or objections to the DOB by December 29, 2025. The DOB will consider these comments before making a final decision on the petition. Compliance officers should review the application details and consider submitting comments if the proposed operation raises concerns or if there are specific conditions they believe should be imposed on the license.

What to do next

Review Brazil Starr, Inc.'s petition for check casher license.
Submit any objections or comments to the Division of Banks by December 29, 2025.
Monitor the Division of Banks' final decision on the license application.

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Brazil Starr, Inc., Somerville – permission to operate as a check casher at 29 Bow Street, Somerville.

Comment period December 15, 2025 through December 29, 2025.

12/04/2025
- Division of Banks
- Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Brazil Starr, Inc., Somerville, Massachusetts has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to operate as a check casher at 29 Bow Street, Somerville, Massachusetts, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 169A. The Division of Banks is establishing a public comment period on this petition from Monday, December 15, 2025 through Monday, December 29, 2025. Any objections or comments concerning this proposal must be filed with the Division of Banks by Monday, December 29, 2025 via email to Deputy Commissioner Aimee Desai at Aimee.Desai@mass.gov. The petitioner's application and all communications relative to the application are available for public inspection upon request.

Mary L. Gallagher

Commissioner of Banks

Division of Banks

The Division of Banks (DOB) is the chartering authority and primary regulator for financial service providers in Massachusetts. DOB's primary mission is to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth.

Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education, and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.