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Registry: Birth, death, and marriage

We have information on how to get a birth certificate, how to get a death certificate, how to get a marriage certificate, and how to get married.

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For certified copies of Boston birth, death, and marriage certificates with a raised seal, you can apply online, by mail, or in person. To file for a marriage license, review our how to get married in Boston page.

For questions, please call 617-635-4175 or email registry@boston.gov.

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  • 1 City Hall Square
    Room 213
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
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    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed holidays (see our online options)
  • Vital records

    For certified copies of Boston birth, death, and marriage certificates with a raised seal, apply online, by mail, or in person.

Help from the Registry

Learn how to get married
Get a copy of a marriage certificate
Birth certificate information
Death certificate information

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Still have questions for the Registry?

You can always contact us if you don’t find an answer to your question.

Researching your family's history?

We have tips and other resources outside of the City you should think about using.

Learn more about research

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City Clerk
Elections
Archives and Records Management
Secretary of State Apostille
Mass. Archives
Mass. Registry of Vital Records
Registry of Motor Vehicles

Meet the Registrar

Meet the Registrar
Contact
  • send an email
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Room 213
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • icon-time
    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed holidays (see our online options)
  • Vital records

    For certified copies of Boston birth, death, and marriage certificates with a raised seal, apply online, by mail, or in person.

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