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

• 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.