Office of the Town Clerk
51 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 1370

Contact & location
- Address
- 51 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 1370
- Records for
- Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Massachusetts state records
Franklin 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
via Google| Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | closed |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Mon & Tues 10am - 5pm Thurs 10am-4pm
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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Office of the Town Clerk ’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 Shelburne Falls. 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
★★★★★5.0 (3)- ★★★★★Jessica PatnoeGoogle
This is the most amazing town in the world.... I love the feeling of peace of mind and this place and the bridge , the shops the people it's just all amazing .. I can't wait to have my wedding here ..
- ★★★★★Barbara WattsGoogle
Joe Judd is a knowledgeable and helpful person. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly and comes up with solutions to any town related issues.
- ★★★★★Zooba FlossDimaGoogle
Titanium doesn't melt.