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Apply for Motor Vehicle Abatement To apply for a Motor Vehicle Abatement, complete the Abatement Application and return it to the Assessor's Office at Town Hall.
Find Job Opportunities Available job opportunities with the Town of Acton can be found by contacting the Human Resources Department or in employment listings.
Get a Beach Permit You may obtain a Beach Permit from the Recreation Department.
Get a Bike Locker View information on how to get a bike locker.
Get a Building Permit For information regarding Building Permits, please contact the Building Department. Some of your questions may be answered in the Building Department FAQs.
Get a Burn Permit For questions regarding burn permits and regulations, please visit the Fire Department.
Get a Business Certificate To obtain a Business Certificate, please fill out and return the Business Certificate Application, to the Town Clerk's Office located at Town Hall, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Get a Marriage License To apply for a Marriage License, please go to the Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall. You will need to bring your birth certificate and a current license or passport.
Get Child Safety Seat Information The Acton Police Department provides child car seat installation and inspection services.
Get Cable TV & Internet Information View information on Cable Television and Internet Services.
Get Commuter Lot Information View information on the South Acton Commuter Lot.
Get Election Information Election information can be obtained from the Town Clerk.
Get Electricity Information
View information on electricity service in the Town of Acton.
Get Hazardous Waste Information For information on Hazardous Waste Disposal, visit the Health Department.
Get Groundwater Protection Information View information on Groundwater Protection.
Get Low-Income Housing Information View information on Low-Income Housing.
Get Public Health Information View information on Public Health.
Get Public Meeting Notice Information All public meetings are posted by the Town Clerk. Postings can be found at Town Hall or on the Town Calendar.
Get Municipal Lien Information Information regarding Municipal Lien Certificates can be found at the Collector's Office.
Obtain a Copy of My Birth Certificate You may obtain a copy of a Birth Certificate from the Town Clerk. You may fill out a vital records request form, and bring it to the Town Clerk's office, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Obtain a Copy of a Death Certificate You may obtain a copy of a Death Certificate from the Town Clerk. You may fill out a vital records request form, and bring it to the Town Clerk's office, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Obtain a Dog License A Dog License can be obtained or renewed through the Town Clerk. Fill out a Dog License Application and bring it, along with a copy of a Rabies certificate, to the Town Clerk's Office, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Obtain a One Day Liquor License
 A One Day Liquor license can be obtained by returning the License or Permit Application to the Town Manager's office, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Submit an Animal Complaint Acton has several bylaws regarding dog licenses and animal control. If you wish to report a nuisance, please call the Police Department at (978) 264-9638 and ask to contact the Dog Officer.
View the Master Plan The Master Plan (1998 Update) can be viewed in either complete form or in the cliff-notes version. For more information, please contact the Planning Department.


472 Main St. | Acton, MA 01720 | Ph: (978) 264-9612 | Hours | Directions
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