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Duties & Responsibilities
The Town Clerk's Office serves as the focal point of the Town Government. General information, direction, and assistance is provided to all citizens or others having business with the Town. The Town Clerk's Office is the municipal archival for the filing, maintenance, disposition, and preservation of most Town records and materials. The Town Clerk is responsible for all voter registration, election preparation, execution, and reporting of election results to the public and appropriate authorities.
Services
- Administers the oath of office to all elected and appointed officials.
- Conducts with the Board of Registrars annual town census and compiles street, school, and jury lists.
- Conducts with the Board of Registrars election activities, including voter registration, absentee & early voting.
- Issues licenses and permits, including marriage licenses, burial permits, permits for raffles and bazaars, dog licenses, and fuel storage permits.
- Posts meetings of all government bodies.
- Records and certifies Planning and Zoning Board decisions.
- Records and certifies Town Meeting legislation and appropriations.
- Records and provides official certified copies of vital records: birth, death, and marriage records.
- Records business certificates.
- Responds to inquiries from the general public.
Town Clerk Fees
The following is a partial listing of fees for obtaining licenses and permits from the Kingston Town Clerk. All prices are subject to change.
Category | Item | Fee Amount |
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Certificate | Birth Certificates | $10 |
Certificate | Marriage Certificates | $10 |
Certificate | Death Certificates | $10 |
Certificate | Marriage Intentions | $40 |
Certificate | Business Certificates | $40 |
Certificate | Voter Certificates | $10 |
Certificate | Street Listing | $20 |
Certificate | Street Listings (Non-Resident) | $25 |
Dog Licenses | Male | $20 |
Dog Licenses | Female | $20 |
Dog Licenses | Neutered (male) | $10 |
Dog Licenses | Spayed (female) | $10 |
Dog Licenses | Late Fee (after March 15) | $20 |
Kennel Licenses | Five (5) or more dogs on premises | see form |
Other | Street Maps (folded-Sold out) | $2 SOLD OUT |
Other | Street Maps (flat-Sold out) | $5 SOLD OUT |
Other | Zoning Maps | $10 SOLD OUT |
Other | General By-Laws | $10 |
Other | Zoning By-Laws | $25 |
Other | Planning Board Rules and Regulations | $25 |
Permits | Lottery and Raffle Permits | $25 |
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Town Clerks Office
Physical Address
26 Evergreen Street
Kingston, MA 02364
Phone: 781-585-0502Fax: 781-585-0542
Hours - Departments may vary
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Tuesday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm - Friday
8 am to 11:30 am
Closed Legal Holidays & Election Days.
Clerk available by appointment, call to schedule.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Paul M. Gallagher
Town Clerk-Term Expires 2026Phone: 781-585-0502Additional Phone: Burial Permit Weekends Only 781-789-5636
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Janna Morrissey
Assistant Town Clerk / Website CoordinatorPhone: 781-831-6028
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Andrea Cunningham
Administrative Assistant, Town Clerk
Helpful Documents
Forms
Resident Information
- Citizens Guide to Town Meeting
- Dog Licenses Online
- Lottery & Raffle Permits
- Military & Overseas Citizens VOTE
- Municipal Employee Conflict of Interest Law Online Training
- Open Meeting Law Guide (PDF)
- Plymouth County Registry of Deeds
- Town Clerk Payments
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BabySteps - College Savings
Educational savings program guarantees every child born or adopted in MA (after 1/1/2020) a $50 deposit to open a U.Fund 529 college savings account.
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Employer Identification Number (EIN) - IRS
IRS information
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