page is a one stop shop for in state and out of state residents and
guests to obtain the proper licensing necessary to improve septic systems, build or improve coastal erosion protective measures, drive a vehicle,
operate a watercraft, fish, lobster and harvest shellfish legally in Duxbury and Plymouth Massachusetts. Why wait in line when you can do it online?
Massachusetts Anglers are no longer required to register with the National
Registry. You only need the MA Recreational Saltwater Fishing
Permit. To purchase online select the image at left. To Purchase by Phone Call: 1-866-703-1925. Available by phone Mon-Sun, 5am to 5pm.
*Please have credit card information ready.
Shellfish permits are managed by the
Duxbury Harbormaster and are not the same as Plymouth regulations. Select the SEAL button at left or the link above to open and view Duxbury Shellfish Regulations. These regulations may change and may not be current. Be sure to contact the Harbormasters office for more information. PH (781) 934-2866 dbeers@duxburyharbormaster.org Find additional Town of Duxbury contact information on the LOCAL
GOVERNMENT page. For more information visit the LICENSES & PERMITS page.
Plymouth shellfish permit holders may harvest up to 24 sea clams seven
days per week throughout the year. The taking of soft shell clams,
quahogs, razor clams and mussels during April, May, September and
October is permitted only two days per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays
after sunrise and before sunset. Children 14 and under can dig for free
in the presence of a permit holder. The limit for daily harvest is six
quarts including children 14 and under. Select the SEAL button to open and view official town regulations. For more information visit the LICENSES & PERMITS page.
Select the button or link above to order and pay for your non resident oversand Duxbury Beach sticker online. This sticker does not gain access to the privately owned Gurnet and Saquish community. You must be a resident or invited guest to avoid being charged with trespassing. The 2011 price for the Duxbury Beach non resident sticker is $255 per sticker with only one sticker per household. Other restrictions apply. For more information:
Lobster permits are required
for anyone to take live lobsters from the ocean. If you are an
experienced lobster (person) select this button
for a non commercial lobster permit. If you do not have a lobster
permit we suggest visiting the Green Harbor Lobster Pound. Check hours and find directions when you visit our SPONSORS PAGE.
File online with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to make improvements to your property. Select this button to create an account. You don't need to complete the form when your register. You can come back when it's convenient for you to complete the form(s).
This button will take you directly to Title 5 Septic Systems Form page for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. These are the forms you will need to fill out for any application regarding septic system improvements or changes to your home which include adding bedrooms.
This button will take you directly to the Town of Plymouth Conservation Forms. You'll find a number of forms necessary to file applications for erosion control to protect your home. Other pages including Conservation Commission contact information is available through other pages on this Town of Plymouth official web site.