The Office of the City Clerk maintains the records of Birth. Town records are available for the years 1686 through 1847. City records begin in 1848 and continue to the present day. The City Clerk certifies copies of these records upon request and payment of a fee. If you are not certain whether a birth record is filed with the Worcester City Clerk, call the office for confirmation at 508-799-1121 before ordering.
Massachusetts civil rights laws protect individuals from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, mortgage lending, credit and education. Each of these areas offers specific protections to particular groups. Protected groups include:
Discrimination is unfair treatment because of an individual's perceived or actual membership in a particular group.
The State of Massachusetts no longer requires an FID card to possess pepper spray.
Upcoming Firearms Basic Safety Course dates can be found in the WPD Calendar. The cost for the residents of the City of Worcester is $20 and $35 for non residents (non-refundable). You must register prior to the course at the Worcester Police Department License Bureau. Hours for registration are 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Additional questions can be directed to the License Bureau at 508-799-8648.
Questions regarding obtaining a license to carry a firearm can be best answered by contacting the Worcester Police Department License Bureau at 508-799-8648.
Sergeant Elise Miranda is the WPD Public Information Officer. Questions can be directed to MirandaE@worcesterma.gov.
None scheduled at this time. However, at no time do the Worcester Police auction marked/unmarked cruisers, seized vehicles or motorcycles.
The next scheduled Civilian Academy is Sept. 9 through Oct. 28, 2026. The Civilian Academy is a group of Worcester citizens who are interested in learning more about how their police department operates and the policing challenges our city faces. Participants in each session commit to meeting for three hours one night per week, for eleven weeks, to learn about each aspect of the department. Learn More about this program.
Police, Fire and EMS dispatching is done by the Emergency Communications Department. Questions can be directed to 508-799-1776.