Welcome to the City Clerk's Office
978-465-4407

The Office of the City Clerk in historic Newburyport serves as an important link to residents, visitors and to municipal government providing services essential to the day-to-day needs of the general public and city agencies.

The Charter Commission has been elected and is reviewing the charter. Click here to look at their website.

City Council Meeting Schedules

City Council Meeting - Video, Packets, Agendas

City Council Meeting of August 9, 2010 (above)
City Council Meeting of July 22, 2010
City Council Meeting of July 12, 2010
City Council Meeting of June 28, 2010
City Council Meeting of June 14, 2010
City Council Meeting of May 24, 2010
City Council Meeting of May 10, 2010
City Council Meeting of April 26, 2010
City Council Meeting of April 12, 2010
City Council Meeting of March 29, 2010
City Council Meeting of March 15, 2010
City Council Meeting of February 22, 2010
City Council Meeting of February 8, 2010
City Council Meeting of January 11, 2010
City Council Inaugural Meeting of January 4, 2010
City Council Meeting of December 28, 2009
City Council Meeting of December 14, 2009
City Council Meeting of November 23, 2009
City Council Meeting of November 9, 2009
City Council Meeting of October 26, 2009
City Council Meeting of October 14, 2009
City Council Meeting of September 28, 2009
City Council Meeting of September 14, 2009
City Council Meeting of August 10, 2009
City Council Meeting of July 13, 2009
City Council Meeting of June 29, 2009
City Council Meeting of June 8, 2009
City Council Meeting of May 26, 2009
City Council Meeting of May 11, 2009
City Council Meeting of April 27, 2009
City Council Meeting of April 13, 2009
City Council Meeting of March 30, 2009
City Council Meeting of March 9, 2009
City Council Meeting of February 23, 2009
City Council Meeting of February 9, 2009
City Council Meeting of January 26, 2009
Further information on TV/Video schedule for Council Meetings
City Council Packets with Agendas

Vitals - Birth,Death and Marriage
The office maintains and issues certified birth, death and marriage certificates. The office issues marriage licenses to all.

Parking
We manage the parking system including one full time officer, one part-time officer, one hybrid vehicle, ticket processing and appeals thereof. We have launched a new online payment system for your convenience

Elections
We oversee local, state, and federal elections including polling places, poll workers, voting machines, and election tallies. To find your election information please click here.

Dog Licenses -NEW!
You may now license you dog through the mail. Click here for the form and instructions. Please remember to include all four items if you chose to license through the mail. You can continue to license in person at the clerk's office. We license dogs beginning the second week in March of each year. Owners need to bring a rabies certificate to the office. To avoid late fees, please register by June 1st.

Other Permits and Licenses
We oversee the sale of Fisheries and Wildlife Licenses, Raffle Permits, Permits for storage of Flammable Materials, Auto Dealers Licenses, Sign Permits, Resident Parking Permits and Business Certificates and other miscellaneous permits.