[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting
of the Town of Wakefield 6-1-1992 by Art. 37 as Ch. V, Sec. 12 of the 1992 Bylaws. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Amended 4-3-2006 ATM by Art. 23]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 of
Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1980,[1] the following fees are established for the office of Town
Clerk:
(1)
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For filing and indexing assignment for the benefit
of creditors: $5.
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(11)
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For entering amendment of a record of the birth
of an illegitimate child subsequently legitimized: $5.
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(12)
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For correcting errors in a record of birth:
$10.
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(13)
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For furnishing a certificate of birth: $10.
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(13A)
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For furnishing an abstract copy of a record
of birth: $2.
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(14)
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For entering delayed record of birth: $5.
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(20)
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For filing a certificate of a person conducting
business under any title other than his real name: $50.
[Amended 11-18-2013 RTM by Art. 14] | |
(21)
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For filing by a person conducting business under
any title other than his real name of a statement of change of his
residence or of his discontinuance, retirement or withdrawal from
or of a change of location of such business: $10.
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(22)
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For furnishing a certified copy of a certificate
of a person conducting business under any title other than his real
name or a statement by such person of his discontinuance, retirement
or withdrawal from such business: $3.
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(24)
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For recording the name and address, the date
and the number of the certificate issued to a person registered for
the practice of podiatry in the commonwealth: $10.
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(29)
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For correcting errors in a record of death:
$10.
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(30)
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For furnishing a certificate of death: $10.
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(30A)
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For furnishing an abstract copy of a record
of death: $2.
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(42)
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For entering a notice of intention of marriage
and issuing certificates thereof: $25.
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(43)
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For entering a certificate of marriage filed
by persons married out of the commonwealth: $3.
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(44)
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For furnishing a certificate of marriage: $10.
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(44A)
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For furnishing an abstract copy of a record
of marriage: $2.
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(45)
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For correcting errors in a record of marriage:
$10.
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(54)
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For recording power of attorney: $5.
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(57)
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For recording a certificate of registration
granted to a person to engage in the practice of optometry or issuing
a certified copy thereof: $10.
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(58)
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For recording the name of the owner of a certificate
of registration as a physician or osteopath in the commonwealth: $10.
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(62)
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For recording an order granting locations of
poles, piers, abutments or conduits, alterations or transfers thereof
and increase in number of wires and cables or attachments under the
provisions of MGL c. 166, § 22: flat rate of $50 and an
additional fee of $5 and $3.50 additional for each street or way included
in such order.
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(66)
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For examining records or papers relating to
a birth, marriage or death upon the application of any person: the
actual expense thereof, but not less than $5.
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(67)
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For copying any manuscript or record pertaining
to a birth, marriage or death: $3.
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(69)
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For receiving and filing of a complete inventory
of all items to be included in a closing-out sale, etc.: $2.
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(75)
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For filing a copy of a written instrument or
declaration of trust by the trustees of an association or trust or
any amendment thereof as provided by MGL c. 182, § 2: $10.
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(79)
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For recording any other documents: $10 per page.
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Voter's card: $2.
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[Added 11-7-2005 RTM by Art. 7]
Pursuant to MGL c. 148, § 13, the
Town Clerk shall charge the following fees for the annual registration
of underground storage tanks:
Amount Stored
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Fee
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1-9,999 gallons
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$75
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10,000-19,000 gallons
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$150
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20,000-59,000 gallons
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$200
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60,000-99,999 gallons
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$250
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100,000-199,999 gallons
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$500
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[Amended5-10-2018 ATM
by Art. 22]
The following fees are maximum fees which may
be charged by the appropriate board or licensing agency:
B.
Other fees:
(1)
License for automatic amusement devices: $100.
(2)
License for innholders and restaurants: $50.
(3)
License for fortune-tellers: $50.
(4)
Transient vendor license: $50 plus $25 per employee.
(5)
Common victualer license: $25.
(6)
Innholder license: $50.
(7)
Video machine license: $100.
(8)
Entertainment license: $50 per device.
[Amended 5-10-1993 ATM by Art. 32; 4-7-2003 ATM by Art. 28; 11-7-2005 RTM by Art. 7; 5-2-2016ATM by Art. 19; 5-10-2018 ATM by Art. 22]
The current fee schedule is on file with the Town Clerk.
B.
Oil burner: $50.
[Amended 5-10-2018 ATM
by Art. 22]
C.
Blasting permits: $25.
D.
Tank removal: $25 per tank.
E.
Propane permit: $25.
F.
Tank truck permits: $25.
G.
Fire reports: $5 per report.
H.
Fireworks display: $25.
I.
Master box disconnect: $5.
J.
Nursing home inspection: $35.
K.
Tar kettle permit: $25.
L.
Welding cutting permit: $25.
M.
Gunpowder: $25.
N.
Flammables storage permit: $25.
O.
Environment Information 21E Report: $25.
P.
Tank installation fee (above or under ground): $50.
[Added 11-7-2005 RTM by Art. 7]
Q.
Fire Dept. inspection fee for residential plan review:
$50.
[Added 11-7-2005 RTM by Art. 7; amended 5-10-2018 ATM by Art.
22]
S.
Copy of Zoning Bylaws from Engineering Department:
$15.
[Added 11-7-2005 RTM by Art. 7]
T.
Copy of Zoning Map from Engineering Department: $5.
[Added 11-7-2005 RTM by Art. 7]
U.
Service
as Commissioner to qualify public officers under MGL c. 30, § 11:
$15.
[Added 5-3-2010 ATM by Art. 25]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 119-4, Wire
permit fee schedule, as amended, was repealed 4-7-2003 ATM by Art.
28. See now § 119-3E.
Fees not enumerated herein shall be governed
by applicable legislation or may be set by the appropriate board or
licensing authority as may be allowed by law.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 119-5, Plumbing
permit fee schedule, as amended, was repealed 4-7-2003 ATM by Art.
28. See now § 119-3C.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former § 119-6, Gas
permit fee schedule, as amended, was repealed 4-7-2003 ATM by Art.
28. See now § 119-3D. This article also renumbered former
§§ 119-7 and 119-8 as 119-4 and 119-5, respectively.