Town Clerk
Terry Donovan
Assistant Town Clerk: Kim Fox
Office Hours (as of September 6, 2024)
Tuesdays: 10AM-2PM
Thursdays: 10AM-12PM
And by appointment
Contact the Town Clerk
Office: (413) 354-6603
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Town Clerk Fees
Download the fee schedule for Town Clerk services.
Special Town Election Results – Saturday, September 19, 2026
View September Town Election Results
2026 State Primary Election
State Primary Election Voting Day was on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
View Town of Chester Results Here.
2026 State Election
State Election Voting Day is on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
Voting hours will be from 7am – 8pm at the Town Hall.
Early in-person voting for the November State Election will be available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Early Voting Hours:
Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20 & Tuesday, October 27: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, October 22 & Thursday, October 29: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Vote by Mail
Eligible voters may also request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the November State Election. Information about requesting a Vote-by-Mail ballot is available through the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
For questions about early voting or Vote-by-Mail, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office.
2027 Annual Town Election and Meeting Schedule
Coming soon.
FY2027 Appointment Application Form for Town Boards & Committees
Download the application form, complete and return to the Town Clerk.
Business Certificate Application
Individuals or businesses operating under a name other than their own legal name are required to file a Business Certificate (DBA) with the Town Clerk’s Office in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 110, Section 5. Completed applications may be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Please contact the Town Clerk with any questions regarding filing requirements or renewals.
Public Records Access Guidelines
View our Public Records Access Guidelines here.
Order a Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate
Click here to order online.
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Apply for a Dog License
• Click here to apply online.
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• Download an application here to mail.
How Do I Register to Vote?
You can register to vote in any of the following ways:
- In person at the Town Clerk’s office during posted office hours
- By mail – use the mail-in application that are available at the town hall, library and post office
- At the Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Online – Use this link to register online
Am I Registered to Vote?
To check if you are already registered to vote in Chester, visit the Secretary of State’s web site.