Framingham Residents Directory
Framingham is a growing city in Middlesex County with more than 73,000 residents and a public records system that reaches back to 1700. The Framingham residents directory pulls from vital records, annual census data, and licensing files kept by the City Clerk at City Hall on Concord Street. Whether you need to search for a name in the street list, get a copy of a birth or marriage certificate, or file a public records request, the clerk's office is the starting point. Middlesex County and state agencies add more sources that round out what you can find. Lisa Ferguson serves as City Clerk and oversees all record-keeping functions for the city.
Framingham Overview
Framingham City Clerk Office
The Framingham City Clerk operates out of Room 105 at City Hall, 150 Concord Street. Lisa Ferguson holds the clerk position and wears several hats. She serves as Chief Election Official, Recording Officer, Licensing Officer, Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Public Records Officer. The office phone number is 508-532-5520. This is the single office that handles the widest range of public records in Framingham, which makes it the natural starting point for any residents directory search.
Hours shift depending on the day. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday the office is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday has extended hours until 7:00 PM. Friday is a short day running from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM only. The Tuesday late hours are the most convenient option for anyone who works during normal business hours and needs to pick up records or file paperwork in person.
| Office | Framingham City Clerk (Lisa Ferguson) |
|---|---|
| Address | Room 105, 150 Concord St Framingham, MA 01702 |
| Phone | 508-532-5520 |
| Hours | Mon/Wed/Thu 8:30-5:00, Tue 8:30-7:00, Fri 8:30-12:30 |
One perk that sets Framingham apart is free notary service for city residents. If you live in Framingham, you can get documents notarized at the clerk's office at no charge. This is not something most cities offer.
Framingham Vital Records Search
The Framingham clerk holds vital records going back to 1700. That is more than three centuries of birth, marriage, and death data. Marriage records and death records are available from 1700 to the present. Birth records are also on file from 1700 forward, though records where the parents were not married at the time of birth have access restrictions. Only those named on the certificate can request copies in those cases.
Certified copies cost $15 each. This is the standard rate across Massachusetts. Certified copies carry the city seal and are accepted for legal purposes. You can use them for identification, court filings, insurance claims, and other official needs. The clerk can also issue plain copies if you just need the information and do not need the certification. For a Framingham residents directory search, vital records are one of the strongest sources because they tie a specific name to a specific place and date in the city. A birth certificate confirms someone was born here. A marriage license shows where two people lived when they filed. Death records show the last known address.
Note: Birth records where the parents were unmarried are restricted, and only individuals named on the certificate can request access.
Framingham Clerk Resources
The Framingham City Clerk page on the city website gives you direct access to office details, forms, and service descriptions for all records maintained at City Hall.
This page is the best starting point for any Framingham residents directory search online. It lists what records are available, how to request them, and what fees apply. The site also covers election information, licensing, and other clerk functions that produce public records tied to resident names and addresses.
Framingham Public Records Requests
Beyond vital records, the Framingham City Clerk handles public records requests for all city departments. Under M.G.L. c.66 §10, any person can request public documents from the city and the city must respond within 10 business days. Records are provided in electronic format when possible. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, the city charges $25 per hour for additional staff time. Paper copies run $0.05 per page.
These requests can turn up a wide range of documents that feed into the Framingham residents directory. Permit applications, inspection reports, licensing files, and correspondence tied to specific addresses or individuals are all subject to disclosure under the public records law. If someone applied for a building permit in Framingham, that record is public. If they filed a business certificate, that is available too. The key is knowing what to ask for. The more specific your request, the faster the city can pull the right records and the less it will cost you in staff time.
You can also submit requests through the state public records request portal if you need documents from state-level agencies that may hold records about Framingham residents. State agencies follow the same 10-day response timeline.
Framingham Annual Census Data
The annual street listing is a core piece of the Framingham residents directory. Each year, under M.G.L. c.51 §4, Framingham sends a census form to every household. Residents fill it out and return it to the clerk's office. The data gets compiled into a street list showing names and addresses sorted by location. Under M.G.L. c.51 §6, this list is a public record for anyone age 17 and older.
The street list is probably the single most useful tool for confirming who lives at a Framingham address right now. It gets updated every year, so the data is relatively current. You can request a copy from the clerk's office. Voter registration rolls, which are built from the same census data, provide another angle. Every registered voter in the city is listed by name and address. Between the street list and voter rolls, the Framingham residents directory gives you solid coverage of who lives where in the city at any given time.
Middlesex County Directory Records
Middlesex County adds depth to the Framingham residents directory through property records and court filings. The Middlesex South Registry of Deeds holds deeds, mortgages, liens, and land transfer records for Framingham and the surrounding area. The online portal lets you search by name or address for free. You only pay if you need certified copies. Property records are a strong secondary source for residents directory searches because they show who owns what at each address and track ownership changes over time.
Court records from the Middlesex County courts also contain resident information. Under M.G.L. c.234A §15, prospective juror lists compiled from resident data are public records. These lists can help confirm who lives in Framingham through an official county source. Probate filings and civil case records from the Middlesex courts may also list names and addresses of Framingham residents.
More Framingham Directory Sources
The City of Framingham website connects all city departments that maintain records useful for a residents directory search. Planning and zoning records, building permits, and health department files all create public documents with names and addresses. Each permit application, each license renewal, and each inspection report adds to the pool of searchable public records in the city.
Election records are another piece of the Framingham residents directory. As Chief Election Official, the City Clerk maintains voter registration data for every registered voter in the city. This data includes names and addresses and gets refreshed with each annual census. Framingham also keeps records of who voted in each election, though not how they voted. These participation records are public and provide another way to confirm that a specific person is a resident of the city.
The clerk's role as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Public Records Officer means that one office handles both the vital records side and the broader public records side. This is convenient because you can make one trip to City Hall and cover multiple types of record searches at the same time. Call 508-532-5520 ahead of your visit to make sure the records you need are available for pickup.
Middlesex County Residents Directory
Framingham sits in Middlesex County, the most populous county in the state. The county handles property records, court filings, and other documents that contribute to the broader residents directory for this part of Massachusetts. Middlesex County offices maintain deed records, probate files, and court case indexes that can help you find information about Framingham residents through county-level sources. For a full rundown of county resources, see the Middlesex County page.
Nearby Cities
Cities near Framingham keep their own residents directory records. If you are searching for someone who may have moved within the MetroWest area, these nearby pages cover the same types of records and search methods.