Massachusetts Vital Records

Before obtaining a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, you should know more about Massachusetts's requirements, processing times, and other information. Learn more about processing times, associated fees, and required documentation below. You will have to send over sensitive information to request your records, and Vital Records Online ensures that your private information stays safe. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions below.

You can expect to receive your vital records from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in 3 to 4 weeks.

To complete the online application, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Massachusetts Birth Certificate Requirements
• Massachusetts Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Massachusetts Death Certificate Requirements

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service whenever you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. The state of Massachusetts will charge a $32.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth, marriage, and death certificate. Any additional copy to your order will cost $32.00.

There are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of Massachusetts Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. But the requester can also be part of the immediate family, the person's guardian, or the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two ways to order vital records in Massachusetts. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. You are saving your time and a trip to the government agency.

The second option is going in person to the public office where the person in the record was born. This process can be time-consuming because of the paperwork required and the long waiting lines typically associated with the Administration.