The Town Clerk is the official record keeper for the Town of Watertown. Records kept by the Office of the Town Clerk include, but are not limited to, vital statistics (birth, death, and marriage certificates), Business Certificates (DBA’s), appeals from decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, and filings from City Boards and Commissions. The Town Clerk is the official keeper of the Town Seal and Town Ordinances.

Duties
All notifications and documents are public records, with some exceptions pertaining to vital records. The Elections Department, responsible under Massachusetts General Laws to the Board of Election Commissions, has a wide range of responsibilities mandated by Chapter 50 through 56, among others, to ensure fair and impartial elections in the Town of Watertown. Duties include taking the annual census, generating voting lists, jury lists, and maintaining these listings throughout the year. 

Related Documents
View and download related documents to the Town Clerk.

Upcoming Elections:

• Special State Election 

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 5 @ 8:00 PM

• Preliminary Town Election 

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 28 @ 8:00 PM

• General Town Election 

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 16 @ 8:00 PM

Absentee Ballots
NOW AVAILABLE for Special State Election, June 25th, 2013

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning May 24th, 2013 through August 30th, 2013 the Town Clerk's Office will be closing at 2:00pm on Fridays. 

You may also request an absentee ballot by:

• Sending a written request via mail
• Completing an Absentee Ballot Application or Absentee Ballot Application by a Family Member
• Request an application be mailed to you
• Residents who will be away from Watertown on June 25th can vote in-office until Monday, June 24th @ 12:00pm.   

Poll Worker Opportunities Available
See description here
Printable Application available here
Fillable PDF Application available here