You may directly go to the registry counter with as much as information and cash or check or money order payable to "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts"
The Registry counter is open to the public during the following hours:
The cost for each certified copy of a record is $18.00 at the Registry counter.
Orders placed at the Registry counter must include subjects name, date of event and place of event.
Genealogical research services are not available at the Registry counter.
The Registry is also open to the public in our research area.
For general information about research at the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, call (617) 740-2600.
By Mail
Provide the information requested on the Mail Order Form and mail your request to:
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
150 Mt. Vernon Street, 1st Floor,
Dorchester, MA 02125-3105
Make your check or money order payable to "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts".
Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. The cost of each record includes a ten-year search if the exact date or place of event is not known.
If faster service is needed, you will need to order your certificate by one of the following method
Regular Mail - The cost for each record ordered by mail is $28.00. Orders are normally processed within 20-30 business days of receipt.
Expedited Mail - The cost for expedited mail service is $37.00 for each certified copy. Address your envelope to the attention of "Expedited Mail Service." Your order will be processed within seven to ten business days of receipt. (Research is not available via expedited mail service.)
Apply Online (VitalChek)
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached through its website, www.vitalchek.com. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Massachusetts Vital Records, to securely order certified Massachusetts vital records, like marriage certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Massachusetts Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.
As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is Americas No.1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your familys most important documents, such as Massachusetts marriage certificates, simple, fast and secure:
Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.
VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Massachusetts marriage certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.
By Telephone
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics does not accept credit cards or telephone orders; however, for your convenience, you can process telephone requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.
VitalChek can be reached by phone at 1-866-300-8535.
Certified copies of records may be ordered by telephone using a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
Place your order by calling: (617) 740-2606
Note: An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service
By Fax
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics does not accept credit cards or fax orders; however, for your convenience, you can process fax requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.
VitalChek can be reached by fax at 1-866-550-2067.
Certified copies of records may be ordered by FAX using a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
Place your order by FAXING the FAX Order Form to this number:
1-866-550-2067.
Note: An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (Massachusetts Vital Records) issues certified copies of Massachusetts marriage certificates for events which occurred within the state of Massachusetts.
Marriage Certificates are available for events that occurred anywhere in the State of Massachusetts from 1921 to present.
The cost for each certified copy of a record is $18.00 at the Registry counter.
Orders placed at the Registry counter must include subjects name, date of event and place of event.
Genealogical research services are not available at the Registry counter.
The Registry is also open to the public in our research area.
For general information about research at the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, call (617) 740-2600.
Make your check or money order payable to "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts".
Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. The cost of each record includes a ten-year search if the exact date or place of event is not known.
If faster service is needed, you will need to order your certificate by one of the following options Regular Mail or Expedited Mail (additional fee will be charged to use faster service)
We can order the certified marriage certificates by one of the methods in person, by mail, by online, by telephone, or by fax.
You may directly go to the registry counter with as much as information and cash or check or money order payable to "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts"
The Registry counter is open to the public during the following hours:
The cost for each certified copy of a record is $18.00 at the Registry counter.
Orders placed at the Registry counter must include subjects name, date of event and place of event.
Genealogical research services are not available at the Registry counter.
The Registry is also open to the public in our research area.
For general information about research at the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, call (617) 740-2600.
By Mail
Provide the information requested on the Mail Order Form and mail your request to:
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
150 Mt. Vernon Street, 1st Floor,
Dorchester, MA 02125-3105
Make your check or money order payable to "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts".
Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. The cost of each record includes a ten-year search if the exact date or place of event is not known.
If faster service is needed, you will need to order your certificate by one of the following method
Regular Mail - The cost for each record ordered by mail is $28.00. Orders are normally processed within 20-30 business days of receipt.
Expedited Mail - The cost for expedited mail service is $37.00 for each certified copy. Address your envelope to the attention of "Expedited Mail Service." Your order will be processed within seven to ten business days of receipt. (Research is not available via expedited mail service.)
Apply Online (VitalChek)
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached through its website, www.vitalchek.com. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Massachusetts Vital Records, to securely order certified Massachusetts vital records, like marriage certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Massachusetts Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.
As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is Americas No.1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your familys most important documents, such as Massachusetts marriage certificates, simple, fast and secure:
Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.
VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Massachusetts marriage certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.
By Telephone
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics does not accept credit cards or telephone orders; however, for your convenience, you can process telephone requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.
VitalChek can be reached by phone at 1-866-300-8535.
Certified copies of records may be ordered by telephone using a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
Place your order by calling: (617) 740-2606
Note: An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service
By Fax
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics does not accept credit cards or fax orders; however, for your convenience, you can process fax requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.
VitalChek can be reached by fax at 1-866-550-2067.
Certified copies of records may be ordered by FAX using a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
Place your order by FAXING the FAX Order Form to this number:
1-866-550-2067.
Note: An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (Massachusetts Vital Records) issues certified copies of Massachusetts marriage certificates for events which occurred within the state of Massachusetts.
Marriage Certificates are available for events that occurred anywhere in the State of Massachusetts from 1921 to present.
The cost for each certified copy of a record is $18.00 at the Registry counter.
Orders placed at the Registry counter must include subjects name, date of event and place of event.
Genealogical research services are not available at the Registry counter.
The Registry is also open to the public in our research area.
For general information about research at the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, call (617) 740-2600.
Make your check or money order payable to "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts".
Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. The cost of each record includes a ten-year search if the exact date or place of event is not known.
If faster service is needed, you will need to order your certificate by one of the following options Regular Mail or Expedited Mail (additional fee will be charged to use faster service)
We can order the certified marriage certificates by one of the methods in person, by mail, by online, by telephone, or by fax.
Marriage certificate is the official record of two people joining together in a marriage. This certificate is required to make the union between two people legally binding. If you have lost your marriage certificate or if you simply want a duplicate copy of your marriage certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.