Frequently Asked Questions
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Town FAQs
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Town FAQs
Wellesley Town Hall is open for public services Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the summer (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day), Town Hall closes at noon on Fridays. Please check each department webpage for individual open and closed hours.
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The Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) is open during the following times:
Residential Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
7:00 AM - NoonThursday, Friday, Saturday
7:00 AM - 3:45 PMSunday (December - March)
ClosedSunday (April - November)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PMCommercial Hours
Monday - Saturday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AMClosed Sunday
Please note that the RDF is closed on state holidays and other dates, announced in advance. Visit the RDF page for more information.
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To find out more about the Town of Wellesley street parking, parking lots, and rates, go the Parking Clerk webpage.
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Copies of Vital Records (certified copies of Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates) may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office for a $10.00 fee per copy ordered.
Requests can be made online, in person, or by a letter enclosing a check for the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Town Clerk’s office does not accept credit card payments.
Send request and payment to:
Town Clerk
525 Washington Street
Wellesley MA 02482
The Town of Wellesley can issue vital records for:
BIRTHS – if the person was born in Wellesley or the parents were resident in Wellesley at the time of the birth. (Please note - Newton Wellesley Hospital is in the City of Newton - call (617) 796-1200 for vital records in Newton)
DEATHS – if the place of pronouncement is Wellesley or the informant declared Wellesley to be the town of last residence of the decedent. Persons who die out of state will not have a death certificate filed with the Town of Wellesley.
MARRIAGES – if the couple filed their Intention of Marriage in Wellesley. The location of the filing is not determined by the location of the ceremony, it is the convenience of the couple as to where in Massachusetts they choose to file the intention.