The City Clerk is the official keeper of municipal records. Under State law, this includes various certificates and licenses, such as birth, death, and marriage. Businesses may register newly formed sole proprietorships and partnerships, and renew previously granted licenses. Also, those who enjoy hunting and fishing may obtain their necessary license at the Clerk's Office.

In Holyoke, the position has three additional duties. The Clerk also serves as the Clerk to the City Council, keeping an accurate record of the meetings, preparing the agenda, and performing special duties. Secondly, the conduct of all local, state and federal elections is the responsibility of the City Clerk.  Lastly, the Clerk serves as the Registrar of Voters. 

Election Dates:

State Primary, September 14, 2010

State Election, November 2, 2010

We need persons who are fluent in English and Spanish to serve as election workers to assist voters in the 2010 Elections.

Necesitamos personas fluyente en ingles y espanol para servir comotrabajadores de eleccion, para que ayuden a votantes en las elecciones 2010.

Poll workers receive $75.00 for half-day shifts/Trabajadores de urnas reciben $75.00 por turno de medio dia.

Call 413-322-5520 if you are interested/Llame a 413-322-5520 si esta interesado.

Absentee Ballots 

The deadline for all absentee applications is the day before the election before 12:00 noon.  Any late requests cannot be processed.  In case of a holiday , the day before the election, the deadline is the preceeding Friday before 4:30 p.m.

Absentee ballots will be available in the City Clerks Office.  There are a few ways to obtain the ballots: 

1. You may fill out your application and then cast your ballot in the Clerks Office; this procedure is best for voters out of town on election day 
   
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2. You can call the City Clerk and request an absentee ballot application be mailed to you.  Complete the application and mail it back to the City Clerk.  A ballot will be mailed to you upon receipt of the application.  When you receive the ballot you will vote it and mail it back in the envelopes provided.  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you need to request a birth, marriage or death record, please submit this request in writing to the office, do not request this via email.  The address is City Clerk, 536 Dwight St., Holyoke, MA  01040.

The fee for birth, marriage and death records is $7.00. Submit a letter with your name, date of birth and photocopy of your driver's license or state issued id and the certificate will be mailed to you.

The fee for a resident fishing/hunting license is $28.50.  To obtain a hunting license a previous year's license is required or a certificate of competency.  There are additional categories for fishing and hunting licenses (i.e. age 65 - 69, over 70 is free, age 15 - 17 and out of state) please inquire at the office for these fees.  A free license is only available for those over 70 or with one of the following disabilities (with doctor's letter) blind, parapalegic or mentally retarded.

The fee for dog licenses are as follows:  $5.00 spay/neutered dog (with certificate), $15.00 unspayed/unneutered dog, $10.00 for dogs under 6 months of age.  All dogs must have a valid rabies certificate.  Certificate must be presented at the time the dog license is obtained.  Dog licenses run from April 1 to March 31 (of the following year).  Dogs not licensed by April 30 will be subject to an additional $25.00 late fee.  Dogs not licensed by May 31 will be subject to an additional $25.00 ordinance violation (a.k.a. unlicensed dog ticket).  Those not licensing after a ticket is issued will be forwarded to the Holyoke District Court for a hearing.

City of Holyoke budget 2008-2009

City of Holyoke budget 2009-2010