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The Office of the City Clerk is responsible as the administrator to the legislative function of the City and is the official record keeper for the City of Lowell.
Records kept by the office of the City Clerk include:
All notifications of meetings and municipal government bodies
- Agendas, minutes and other records regarding the proceedings of all City Council meetings
- All rules, ordinances, votes, actions, and resolutions of the City Council
- All Vital Statistics (e.g. Birth, Marriage, Death)
- All Business and Professional Certifications
The City Clerk is also the official keeper of the City Seal, provide Notary Public and Justice of the Peace Services, as well as issuance of various licenses and permits and manages the City's Dog Licenses.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID PHOTO ID MUST BE SENT ALONG WITH EACH SUBMISSION FOR A BIRTH OR MARRIAGE RECORD FAILURE TO PROVIDE WILL PREVENT REQUEST FROM PROCESSING
**ALL ONLINE ORDERS ARE PROCESSED AND MAILED (USPS) TO ADDRESS PROVIDED ON ORDERS. IF RECORD IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY, OUR OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SEE OFFICE HOURS**
Click here for VITAL RECORDS ONLINE
**DOG LICENSES**
We are now issuing Dog Licenses 2023 (Rabies Certificate and Neutering/Spaying Certificate must be provided). To avoid late fees be sure to register your dog before January 31st of each year. Dog licenses - penalty for failure to register before January 31st will result in a late fee of $5.00 per dog for every month not licensed (till June of each year). Proof is necessary if you are a new owner of a dog during a licensing period as well to avoid late fees.
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City Clerk Agendas & Minutes
View the agendas, minutes, and packets for the City Council.
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History of Lowell's City Seal
View the origin, significance, and symbolism of Lowell City's seal.
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How Do I...
View a How Do I for the City Clerk's office.
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Open Meeting Law Certification
If you are a public body member, the Open Meeting Law and Open Meeting Law Regulations require you to certify receipt of the following Open Meeting Law materials within 2 weeks of assuming office:
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Conflict of Interest Certification
Municipal Employee Conflict of Interest training
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Michael Geary
City ClerkPhone: 978-674-4161
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City Clerk
Physical Address
375 Merrimack Street
1st Floor, Room 31
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-674-4161Fax: 978-970-4162
Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - Noon