Town Clerk
The Town Clerk’s Office is now located at the Temporary Town Hall at the Patton Homestead, 650 Asbury Street. PLEASE CALL 978-468-5570 X 3 to confirm our AVAILABILITY and schedule an APPOINTMENT. Because we could not bring all of our records to the new location, we may have to go back to Town Hall to access documents in the vault. Unfortunately, this may cause a delay in responding to a request for a record or document. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you at our new location.
Office Closures:
Monday, Nov 4 – the office closes at 12:30 for the remainder of the day
Tuesday, Nov 5 – the office is closed; mailed ballots must be put in the drop box at the COA parking lot at 299 Bay Rd before 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 6 – the office is closed in the morning, from 1:00 – 4:30 we are open by appointment only
November 5 State/Presidential Election. Voters can vote on Election Day, vote by mail, or vote early. Click here for more information including deadlines, the Early Voting schedule (Oct 19 – Nov 1 at the Patton Homestead), the sample ballot, and the ballot questions.
2024 Voter Inactivation. Voters that did not return a 2024 Census form have, pursuant to MGL C.51 s.37, been moved to inactive voter status. The Census form is confirmation that a voter continues to reside in Hamilton and, therefore, is eligible to vote in Hamilton. Inactivated voters will receive a confirmation postcard, from the Clerk’s Office, asking for a signature to confirm residency. Please return the postcard as soon as possible. Inactive voters that still reside in Hamilton but do not return the postcard will continue to be marked as inactive on the voter list and will have to show proof of residency at the State Primary or State Election.
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED: To ensure that the Town Clerk’s Office is available to assist you with a request for notary services; copies of birth, death or marriage certificates; the filing of business certificates (DBA’s) or marriage intentions, please call 978-468-5570 x 3 to schedule an appointment. Patton Homestead hours: MON/WED/THU 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; TUES 8:30 am – 6:30 pm; FRI 8:30 – 12:30. We are a two-person office, the office may be closed at lunch depending on staff vacation and training schedules.
Records requests for the Clerk’s Office records can be done via email: [email protected]
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By-Laws
The following by-laws are sold by the Town Clerk’s office:
Zoning By-Laws with maps – $20.
Subdivision Rules and Regulation – $5.
Town By-Laws – $5
These publications can also be downloaded from the town website.
What's New?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Town of Hamilton has two precincts and both vote at the Hamilton Wenham Recreational Center gymnasium located next to the library at 16 Union Street, Hamilton.
Certified copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage records are available for $10 at the Clerk’s Office.
All dogs six months of age and older must be licensed per MA state law. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be provided with the application for a license. Intact dogs are $20; neutered males and spayed females are $15; owners over 70 years of age receive their first dog license no charge. Licenses are for the period April 1 through March 3. Dogs not registered/licensed by June will be subject to late fees.
Forms
| Document Name | Modified Date |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS CERTIFICATE | December 30, 2019 |
| December 31, 1969 |
Members
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Walter Leszczynski Registrar | 3/31/2027 |
| Kathy Tensen Registrar | 3/31/2026 |
| Edward (EJ) Weldon Registrar | 3/31/2025 |
Staff
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Carin A. Kale, CMMC Town Clerk, Notary | 978-468-5570 X3 [email protected] |
| Anne R. Hughen Asst. Town Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Notary | 978-468-5570 X3 [email protected] |
