Dog License

Dog Licenses are required for all dogs 6 months and older. A Rabies Certificate must be presented when applying for license.

All Dog Licenses expire March 31st of each year. Renewal of licenses for the following year can be done beginning in March.

Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates may be obtained from the Town Clerk for all residents born in Georgetown, or whose parents were living in Georgetown at the time of birth. There is a $5.00 fee.

Marriage License

The prospective parties must fill out an Intention of Marriage Form and a Record of Social Security Numbers. The license is issued three (3) working days after the intentions are filed. The license is then valid in any municipality in Massachusetts for a period of 60 days from the date the intentions are filed. Both parties must appear together to file an intention. license .
The cost to file an intention is $25.00


The cost of the Marriage License is $20.00 Certified copies of the completed license may be obtained from the Town Clerk for a fee of $5.00.

If an out-of-state member of the clergy is to perform the ceremony, the clergy member must obtain a Certificate of Authorization from the Massachusetts Secretary of State prior to the ceremony. This certificate, which is issued by the Public Records Division of the Office of the Secretary of State (617-727-2836), is to be attached to the original license and returned to the Town Clerk where the license was issued.