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15 minutes
UPDATE: City Hall will be open to the public on Monday, February 1, only in the Assessing and Collecting Departments located on the Mezzanine level. The departments will be open for residents who need to file their abatement application or pay their property tax bill by the February 1 deadline. You do not need an appointment on that day.
30 minutes
Background checks are often required for jobs, volunteering opportunities, passport applications, internships, or government related endeavors. These checks may require a copy of your fingerprints for security measures. Services are for INK prints only and is only for City of Boston Residents.

Pricing is $5.00 per card- 2 cards only

Proof of Boston residency is required.
10 minutes
Taxi coupons are back!
Mayor Janey is doubling the number of coupons you can purchase each month through the end of the summer. Pay up to $20 for up to $40 worth of taxi coupons!

Use this appointment tool to book an appointment at Boston City Hall only.

Eligibility requirements:
-Residents who are 65+ or who have a disability
-Must be a Boston resident. Proof of residency is required at the time of purchase
20 minutes
UPDATE: City Hall will be open to the public on Monday, February 1, only in the Assessing and Collecting Departments located on the Mezzanine level. The departments will be open for residents who need to file their abatement application or pay their property tax bill by the February 1 deadline. You do not need an appointment on that day.
15 minutes
This appointment is for a marriage license not a wedding ceremony. To schedule a wedding at City Hall please see: How to Get Married at City Hall. Please note: your marriage license expires 60 days from the date of your appointment and cannot be issued until 3 days later.


Couples may only book one appointment. If a couple books multiple appointments, the Registry will keep the most recently booked appointment, cancel other appointment(s), and notify the couple.

Aug appointments will open on June 7th
15 minutes
1 hour
The Public Works Department is making in-person driveway permit appointments for picking up approved permits only. In order to apply for a driveway or curb-cut permit, please follow the application process, which can be found here: https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/common-permits-and-applications.
1 hour
This appointment type is for constituents who need to pick up dumpster, film, construction vehicles, and tow zone signs or who need to drop of a driveway application.
15 minutes
30 minutes
We encourage constituents to apply for your dog license online (http://www.cityofboston.gov/animals/licenseapp/Default.aspx) instead of in-person.

If you need to schedule to come in-person, bring a copy of your dog's current rabies certificate and proof of being spayed or neutered. If you are renewing the license, you’ll need to give us your dog's license number. The application fee is $15 for a neutered male or spayed female or $30 for an intact dog. You can pay by check or money order in person.
20 minutes
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