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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Apply for a Business CertificateA 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 LicenseTo 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 PublicService page for notary public service |
City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
Schedule a Marriage CeremonyA marriage ceremony at Cambridge City Hall can be arranged through the City Clerk's Office. |
City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
Zoning PetitionsZoning Petitions must be filed with the City Clerk's office. |
City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
Pay or View Bill OnlinePay or View real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, water bills, Municipal Lien Certificates, and Vital records online. |
Finance617-349-4220 |
Public Records RequestUnder Massachusetts law, every person has a right to access public government records. |
Law617-349-4121 |
Shops and Sales LicensesThe 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 |
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