Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk
The City Clerk is elected by the City Council and is the keeper of the City records entrusted to his/her care. The Clerk, when requested, attests to the validity of City records. These include records of birth, marriage, death, residency, ordinances, City Council actions, voter and business registration and many others.
What We Do
Clerk of the City Council
The City Clerk acts as the Clerk of the City Council by preparing the agendas for their meetings and those of the Standing Committees of the City Council. The Clerk's signature is required for all actions of the City as to orders, ordinances and appropriations.
Certificates & Licenses
When requested, the City Clerk attests to the validity of City records. These include records of birth, marriage, death, residency, ordinances, City Council actions, voter and business registration and many others.
Elections
The City Clerk provides operational and administrative support to the Board of Election Commissioners and is the City's primary election and voter registration official.
Clerk of the City Council
Public Notice - Library Board Vacancy
Public Notice of Vacancies - Public Library Board of Directors: The Election for the openings will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. both in person in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber on the 3rd Floor of City Hall and via the City Council's Zoom Account.
Meetings & Events
Meeting Video and Agendas and Minutes of past meetings are available!
Vital Records
The Office of the City Clerk maintains the records of Birth, Marriage and Death. Learn how to search for or obtain a certified copy of these vital records.
Birth Certificates Death Certificates Marriage Certificates
Marriage Intentions
All couples planning to get married must file a marriage intention with the City of Worcester. After completing the marriage intention process, the couple must wait three (3) days before a marriage license is available. At that time the license must be picked up in person and given to the wedding officiant to be completed on the day of the ceremony.
Registrations
Dog Licenses
The City Clerk issues licenses to individuals who own or keep a dog in the City of Worcester. A dog license is like an ID for your dog. If they ever get lost, having a license increases the chances of being reunited.
Business Certificates
Business Certificates must be filed by any person, persons or corporations conducting business in the City of Worcester under a company name. The certificate is valid for four (4) years from the date of filing. Certificates are renewable thereafter.
Lobbyist Registration
Lobbyists, lobbyist entities and their clients must register with the Worcester City Clerk's Office each year. To keep the trust of our citizens, we need to be able to give them access to information about those attempting to influence the City's decisions.
Filing a Claim
City Clerk Permits
The City Clerk's Office offers various permits for the public, including Bazaar/Raffle Permits, Auction Permits and Going Out of Business Sale Permits.
2025 Voter Registration Information System Validation and Annual Street Listing Form
Verify that there is no change (i.e. all information listed on your Census form is correct) to your City of Worcester Census & Street Listing Form.
Conflict of Interest
The conflict of interest law prevents conflicts between public employees' private interests and their public duties. The law places restrictions on what public employees may do on the job, after hours and after leaving public service. In certain situations, it may be possible for a public employee to get an exemption to the conflict of interest law by filing a public disclosure form.
City Clerk Services
City Clerk Niko Vangjeli and staff give you an overview of some of the services offered in the Clerk's Office.
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Worcester History
The City of Worcester has a long and rich history of important people, places and events. The Office of the City Clerk is the keeper of many significant historical records, memorabilia and information that is vital to Worcester’s heritage.