Town Clerk

The Town Clerk Office is considered the heart of local government and is usually the first stop for many people walking into Town Hall. The Office is committed to providing professional, friendly and compassionate service to all who enter and strives to be a cooperative partner with our departments, boards and committees.

Among the chief duties of the Town Clerk:

  • Maintains Vital Records 
  • Serves as the Chief Election Official
  • Issues Licenses and Permits
  • Coordinates Public Record Requests
  1. One Week Left To File Nomination Papers

    You have one week to pull and/or return nomination papers if you are thinking of running for office! March 13 is the return deadline. If you are interested in running, call us at (781) 741-1410. Read on...
  2. Additional Candidate Pulls Papers

    Town Election News February 19, 2026:: Another candidate is running for School Committee... Read on...
  3. Additional Candidates Pull Papers

    This week the following candidates have pulled nomination papers... Read on...
  4. 2026 Town Election Office Openings

    Interested in running for Local Office? Our Town Election is May 2, 2026. Local nomination papers for all of Hingham’s elected municipal positions will be available starting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Town Clerk’s Office. Read on...
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