County and city clerk offices in Massachusetts provide residents with access to vital records, election services, and official government documents. State law governs how clerk offices are organized and what services they are required to provide.
Clerk locations are available in 149 cities across Massachusetts. They are spread across 14 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Boston, Greenfield, Nantucket, reflecting areas with higher populations and greater demand for public record and election services.
Residents of Massachusetts should know that clerk offices are the starting point for obtaining certified copies of vital records, registering to vote, and filing local business documents.
Residents of Massachusetts can contact their local clerk's office to obtain certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates, to register to vote, or to access public meeting minutes and government records. Call ahead or visit the office website to confirm hours and required identification.
Browse Clerk by county across Massachusetts to find the nearest location.