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Registry: Birth, death, and marriage

The Registry Division issues birth, death, and marriage certificates for the City of Boston. We also issue marriage licenses.

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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.

 

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Help from the Registry

Order a Marriage Certificate Online
Order a Birth Certificate Online
Order a Death Certificate Online
Learn how to get married
Get a copy of a marriage certificate
Birth certificate information
Death certificate information
Book a City Hall Wedding Ceremony

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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.

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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

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