Order official Massachusetts Birth Certificates and Vital Records online

How do I get a Massachusetts birth certificate?

In Massachusetts, the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics is responsible for maintaining and issuing vital records, including birth certificates.

Requirements

To order a birth certificate in Massachusetts, you will need to provide the following information:

• • Full name at birth
• • Date of birth
• • City or town of birth
• • Parents' full names, including mother's maiden name
• • Your relationship to the person named on the birth certificate
• • Your government-issued photo identification

Procedure

You can order a birth certificate in Massachusetts in several ways:

• • Online: You can order a birth certificate online through the Registry's website. You will need to create an account and pay a fee with a credit card.


• • Mail: You can download and print an application from the Registry's website and mail it along with a check or money order for the fee to the Registry.


• • In-person: You can order a birth certificate in person at one of the Registry's office locations. You will need to bring your government-issued photo identification and pay the fee with cash, check, or credit card.

Fees

The fees for ordering a birth certificate in Massachusetts vary depending on the method of ordering and the number of copies requested. As of 2023, the fee for ordering one copy of a birth certificate online or by mail is $32, and the fee for ordering one copy in person is $38. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $22 each. Expedited processing is also available for an additional fee.

It is important to note that not all birth certificates are available for public access. Birth certificates less than 100 years old can only be ordered by the person named on the certificate, their parents, or legal guardian. Birth certificates more than 100 years old are considered public records and can be ordered by anyone.