The City Clerk is the official keeper of records for the City of Newton. Records kept by the Office of the City Clerk include, but not limited to, Vital Statistics (birth, marriage and death certificates), Burial Permits, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, Business Certificates (DBA’s), Newton City Council records, including decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board and filings from City Boards and Commissions. The City Clerk is the Chief Elections Official for the City of Newton and is responsible for the Annual Census and oversees City Archives.

City Of Newton 2024 Census

• Click here for more information about the Census

2024 Dog Licenses Now Available!

Please Renew Your Dog License Annually By April 1st!

• Dog Licenses and Off-Leash Park Permits.                                   

• Elections

• Visit the Elections page for all Election info
• Register to Vote Online

Birth Certificates

The City of Newton has the records of all the people who were born in Newton or were living in Newton at the time of their Birth. More information about birth certificates

Marriage Certificates

Certified copies of Marriage Certificates can ONLY be obtained from the City or Town that issued the certificate even if the ceremony was performed in another community. More information about marriage certificates

Oath of Office for Notaries 

The City Clerk's office offers the service for notaries to take their oath of office with two Commissioners to Qualify. We offer this service at the below times:  

Wednesdays: 9 am to 12 pm