Salem City Hall / City Clerk’s Office
93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970
Contact & location
- Address
- 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970
- Records for
- Essex County, Massachusetts
- Phone
- 978-619-5611
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Massachusetts state records
Essex County follows Massachusetts’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $32.00
- Massachusetts birth certificate fee
- 10–15 days
- Statewide processing
- 7,136,171
- Massachusetts population
This office charges $10.00 — $22.00 less than the Massachusetts fee.
See full Massachusetts requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM, Thursday 8AM - 7PM, Friday 8AM - 12PM
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00 | 10–15 daysMassachusetts estimate |
| Death Certificate | $10.00 | 10–15 daysMassachusetts estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 1–2 monthsMassachusetts estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Salem City Hall / City Clerk’s Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Salem. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.3 (110)- ★★★★★Lisa DohertyGoogle
Very good experience with the clerk's office. So friendly and helpful. What a lovely way to do business. Special thanks to Lily for being so helpful and sweet.
- ★★★★★Starsh MizzGoogle
A beautiful building where history comes to life. Great place where work gets done and plans for the city are made. Nice place to take pictures, however, I recommend going inside only if you have business to be done there (as to not disturb city employees inside).
- ★★★★★Matt HGoogle
An interesting piece of architecture and the main town hall for the City of Salem. If you are walking from the train station to the main sites in Salem you will pass here and it is worth having a look at.
- ★★★★★Jake ReevesGoogle
I've never been to Salem Massachusetts but that is on my bucket list because of Hocus Pocus that is my favorite movie and I love how they celebrate Halloween and stuff all year round I would love to visit this town
- ★★★★★Kelly DavidsonGoogle
An excellent area to visit. Great food, great atmosphere and extremely nice people! Take any of the exceptional tours and highly recommend Witch Pix for a good time and memento to take home. Must hit my local breweries and Distillery!