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Apply for a Business Certificate

A business certificate must be filed for any person, partnership, or corporation conducting business in Cambridge under a name other than their own. The form must be signed before a Notary Public and returned to the. City Clerk's Office 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

City Clerk's Office617-349-4260

Apply for a Marriage License

To apply for a marriage license, you must come into the City Clerk's Office with your intended spouse.

City Clerk's Office617-349-4260

Notary Public

Service page for notary public service

City Clerk's Office617-349-4260

Schedule a Marriage Ceremony

A marriage ceremony at Cambridge City Hall can be arranged through the City Clerk's Office.

City Clerk's Office617-349-4260

Zoning Petitions

Zoning Petitions must be filed with the City Clerk's office.

City Clerk's Office617-349-4260

Pay or View Bill Online

Pay or View real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, water bills, Municipal Lien Certificates, and Vital records online.

Finance617-349-4220

Public Records Request

Under Massachusetts law, every person has a right to access public government records.

Law617-349-4121

Shops and Sales Licenses

The City of Cambridge issues a number of licenses related to the resale of goods including, second hand goods, antique shops, and auctioneers.

License Commission617-349-6140

Transportation License

The City of Cambridge issues a number of transportation related licenses: Hackney Licenses (Taxi Cab), Jitney Permits, Letting of Motor Vehicle Licenses (Vehicle Rental businesses), Livery/Limousine Licenses and Used Car Dealer Class I, II, III.

License Commission617-349-6140
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