The City Clerk's Department is a public service office that performs a wide variety of department functions and citizen services.

The main objective of the Department is to provide prompt and courteous service to the citizens of Ellsworth.

The Department, as required per Maine state statute requirements, is responsible for the following:

• Coordinating election administration for the city
• Recording and maintaining all vital statistics records (birth/marriage/death) for the city
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
• Serving as custodian of all official City records
• Administering the city-wide dog licensing program

In addition, per the City Charter requirements, the City Clerk’s Department is responsible for the following additional tasks:

• Maintain a complete and accurate record of City Council proceedings.
• Preserve official City records
• Provide administrative support to the City Council