Town Clerk
Contact(s):
Shawn Dooley
Town Clerk
Carol Greene
Asst. Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall
One Liberty Lane
Norfolk, MA 02056
Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Telephone:
508-528-1400
FAX:
508-541-4157
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Additional Links:
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Town Bylaws
Dog Registration Form
Fee Schedule
Town Meeting Minutes
DBA Forms
Conflict of Interest Law Summary (Ethics)
Conflict of Interest Law Online Training Program (Ethics)
Conflict of Interest Law Receipt Acknowledgement (Ethics)
Open Meeting Law MGL Chapter 30A 18-25
Open Meeting Law Regulations
Open Meeting Law Guide
Open Meeting Law Receipt Acknowledgement
Request Vital Records Online
Contact this Office
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ON LINE PURCHASES
Click on the "online store" link below for on line transactions with the Town Clerk.
Pay dog licensing fees and vital record request fees.








The Town Clerk's office is now conveniently located on the main floor of the Town Hall in the alcove with the Building Department, Board of Health, and Conservation.


Mission Statement:
The Office of the Town Clerk exists to ensure the integrity of municipal government through the administration of electoral, legislative and record keeping processes. The Clerk adheres to a high code of standards and is dedicated to building trust in Municipal government. We strive to promote a positive professional interaction with elected officials, staff and the general public.

To better serve the needs of the residents of Norfolk,
Shawn is a Justice of the Peace, and Carol is a Notary Public.

Notary Public services are available during office hours. The individual who is having their signature notarized must have proper identification. All documents to be notarized must be signed in the presence of the Notary.





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Our 2012 dog tag was voted on by the Freeman Centennial 6th grade class.
Thank you to all the kids for a great campaign!!







The winner to tag number 1 is Callista O'Toole!!
Congratulations to Calli, Norfolks #1 dog !!

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Useful links for forms and information:  (also see links above)
         
Licenses and Permits
  
      - DBA (doing business as) License  Forms
      - Marriage License   information here
      
Voting
      - Register to Vote   information here
      - Absentee Voting   forms available here

Information about raffle permits FAQs about nonprofit gaming events
     
The Homestead Act  information here

Information on forming a corporation INCS

Genealogy research in the Massachusetts Archives


FAQ

Where do I go to vote?
Voting in Norfolk is held at the H. Olive Day School - 232 Main Street
Polling hours are 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Where do you hold Town Meetings?
Town Meeting us usually held at the King Phillip Middle School - 18 King St.

How do I contact Animal Control?
You can reach the ACO through the police department at 508-528-3206

How do I apply for a marriage license?
All Persons who marry in Massachusetts must have a Marriage License issued in Massachusetts. The age requirement in Massachusetts is 18 years of age and can only be waived with a Court Order.

To apply for a Marriage License both parties must appear together to complete the Marriage  Intention unless:

  •  Either party is in the Military and unable to appear and either party is a resident of Massachusetts.
  •  Either party is ill and the illness is confirmed in writing by a  Physician.
  • Either party is incarcerated in a County or State House of  Corrections.
The fee for filing Marriage Intentions in Norfolk is $40.00.

Once the filing is complete there is a 3 day waiting period before the license can be issued.  This can only be waived with a Court Order. The Marriage license is valid for 60 days and must be used within that time period or returned to the Town Clerk's office where it was issued. The member of the Clergy or Justice of the Peace who performs the ceremony must sign the license and return it to the Town Clerk's office where it was issued. Once the license has been completed and returned, it will be filed with the State Registry of Vital Records and also, will be on file in the Town Clerk's office where it was issued.

Certified copies of Marriage Certificates are available upon request for a fee of 10.00 per copy.


Who do I contact for mosquito spraying?
Norfolk County Mosquito Control at 781-762-3681

Where do I get a passport?
The Norfolk Town Library is where you would go to apply for a passport, please call 508-525-3380  for an appointment.

How do I get a sticker for parking at the old Town Hall?
The Selectmen's office handles the stickers for MBTA parking at the old Town Hall. Please contact them at: 508-440-2855

Where do I pay my water bill?
Water, excise, and tax bills can all be paid at the Treasurer Collectors office located on the main floor of the Town Hall. You can contact them at 508-520-0058

Does Norfolk have trash pick-up?
The town of Norfolk does not have residential trash pick-up. Please call the DPW at 508-528-4990 for information on purchasing a sticker for the Transfer Station, or you can hire a private disposal company locally for pick-up at your home.

Why do I have to fill out the town census?
The annual Town Census is conducted on January 1st as required by Massachusetts State Law. Data collected from the census is used to publish an annual street list of residents containing information on residents over the age of seventeen.  Failure to return the census can result in inactive voter status and  loss of proof of residency should you require it.




Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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