The Southborough Town Clerk’s Office is committed
to providing courteous, competent and efficient service
to the Towns People. We are dedicated to the thorough
preservation of the Town’s vital records and historical
documents for the benefit of future generations. We
respect the right to vote as a fundamental civil right
and will assure that all elections are conducted in
a fair and open manner providing equal access to all
citizens. Our office will operate in a modern,
professional and automated environment, with
an emphasis on our fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers
of Southborough.
Office Hours
Open to the
public:
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday from 9am - 5pm.
Tuesday from 9am -7pm *Except for Election Deadlines
Friday from 9am - noon.
Voter
Registration
Voting
Locations:
Go
to www.wheredoivotema.com
to
check your voting location.
There
are (3) three polling locations in Southborough
-
Precinct
1
- A.S. Woodward Memorial School, 28 Cordaville
Rd
-
Precinct
2 - P. Brent Trottier Middle
School, 49 Parkerville Rd
-
Precinct
3 - Mary E. Finn School, 60
Richards Rd
Questions? Feel free to call the Town Clerk
508.485.0710 x5 or email TownClerk@southboroughma.com
Notary Public
Notary Public services are available in the
office of the Town Clerk for a fee of $1.25/per
Notary signature. Identification must be provided
by the individual prior
to endorsing the document.
Birth,
Marriage, and Death Certificates
Please
call to order to save you time. We only issue
a "True Copy Attest" of each certificate.
It will have a raised seal which constitutes an original
document.
Birth Certificates are available
for births dating from 1727 to the present for any
person born in Southborough or whose parents
resided in Southborough when they were born.
Marriage Certificates are available
for records dated from 1727 to the present. The
Town Clerk has the records for couples who filed
their marriage intention in Southborough.
Death Certificates are available
for records dated from 1727 to the present. The
Town Clerk has records for any individual who
died in Southborough or who resided in Southborough
at the time of their death.
Justice of the Peace
Paul J. Berry, our Town Clerk, is a Justice
of the Peace. To make an appointment, please contact
him at Tel: 508.485.0710
x5
Marriage Licenses
To apply for a marriage license, both parties
must appear in person together at the Town Clerk’s
Office. Each must be at least (18) eighteen years
of age. If under the age of (18) eighteen they
must obtain a court order from a probate or district
court. There is a mandatory 3-day waiting period
from the date the Intention is filed. This date
can only be waived with a court order. The Intention
is valid for 60 days and can be used to marry
in any city or town within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Genealogy Searches:
we will assist citizens with genealogy searches.
Please call for an appointment.
Permits: the following permits are available
at the Town Clerk's
Dog
Licenses: 2009 will be available March 1st.
The licensing period is April 1st – March 31st.
All dogs six months of age and older must be licensed
with the Town Clerk.
A $10 late fee will be charged for each dog not licensed
by June 1st, plus penalties.
Puppies: New puppies over 6 months - 30 days to
license
NEW to Town: just moved to Southborough - 30 days
to license.
Paper copy of current rabies vaccination must be provided.
Apply
by Mail - Click here for application
Fees:
payment is cash or check.
•$10.00 (NOT
spayed/neutered)
•$6.00 (spayed or neutered
with vet certificate)
ANIMAL
EMERGENCIES - Police 508.485.7817
Loose Dogs: Animal Control Officer,
Leslie Boardman: 508.485.7817
Leash Law: All dogs in Southborough
must be in control at all times. Any dog found to
be in violation and picked up by the Animal Control
Officer will be subject to an initial fine of $15.00
plus boarding fees.
Business Certificates (DBA)
Business Certificates cost $10.
"Doing Business As" certificates must
be filed with the Town Clerk for any business
located in Southborough that is conducting business
under a name other than one’s own. The certificate
is valid for (4) four years from the date filed.
Fishing/Sporting Licenses
Available in the Town Clerk’s Office (not
by mail). Licenses are valid through December
31. You must have a valid FID (Firearms Identification
Card) when purchasing a hunting or sporting license.
You must have a license starting at age fifteen.
Citizens over 70 years of age are free of charge.
Fishing and Hunting Fees:
-
Fishing
$12.50 (age 15-17)
-
Fishing
$28.50 (age 18-64)
-
Fishing
$17.25 (age 65-69)
