City Clerk
The City Clerk is the keeper of all City records, statistics, business licenses, business permits, legislative acts, and other vital documents. In addition, the City Clerk supports the City Council with meeting preparation, internal communication, license and permit processing, and document management.
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Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
93 Highland Ave.
1st Floor
Somerville, MA 02143
United States
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Pay or Appeal a Non-Criminal Ticket
The City Clerk's Office processes noncriminal tickets written by such agencies as the Inspectional Services Department, the Police Department, and the Department of Public Works. Any tickets issued for parking violations must be paid through the Traffic and Parking Department, not on this page.
If you receive a non-criminal ticket, you can pay it online or through the mail. If you believe the ticket was issued in error, you can appeal it online or through the mail. If you don't pay the fine or appeal the ticket, you will not be able to receive a Certificate of Good Standing from the City, which is needed to receive a municipal license or permit. You will also be subject to a Demand Fee, and the City may issue a lien on your property to recover any unpaid amounts.
See below for more information on paying or appealing your ticket. If you have any questions, call the City Clerk's Office at 617-625-6600 extension 4100.
Please note that once your ticket is paid, you cannot request a refund or appeal.
Pay a Non-Criminal Ticket
Online: Pay non-criminal tickets online with our City Hall Systems Portal. In order to pay online, you will need the following information from the ticket:
- Control Number
- Name of Offender
You can pay by e-check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.
Pay a Non-Criminal Ticket Online
By Mail: You can pay by mail using a check or money order. Make checks payable to the City of Somerville and include the Control Number in the memo field. Mail payments to:
Non-Criminal Tickets
City of Somerville
City Clerk's Office
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
Appeal a Non-Criminal Ticket
If you wish to appeal a ticket, you must submit your request within 21 days of the date the ticket was issued. Do not pay the ticket if you wish to appeal it. Once a ticket is paid, you can no longer appeal it.
Municipal hearings are typically scheduled on weekdays and weekday evenings. If you cannot attend a scheduled hearing, you must notify the City before your hearing date to reschedule. You may only reschedule a hearing once. To reschedule, call 311 or the City Clerk’s Office. If you fail to attend your scheduled hearing without rescheduling, you will be found responsible and will not be able to submit further appeals.
To begin the appeal process, choose from one of the options below.
Online: You can appeal a ticket through our City Hall Systems portal. In order to appeal online, you will need the following information from the ticket:
- Control Number
- Name of Offender
You can also provide a brief explanation to support your appeal, and upload up to 3 documents that support your appeal.
Appeal a Non-Criminal Ticket Online
By Mail: You can schedule a hearing by mail. On your ticket, select the box labeled “I choose to contest this matter...” and mail it to the City Clerk’s Office at the address below. You can also include a brief explanation to support your appeal, and include documents that support your appeal. Be sure to include the control number and name of the offender on your ticket.
City of Somerville
City Clerk’s Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
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