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County Death Records In Massachusetts
County
records for deaths that took place between the 1840s and 1910s may be accessed
through the Massachusetts Archives. Earlier deaths are on record in the
individual cities or towns where they occurred.
County death records in
Massachusetts were founded as early as 1635, when vital data registration began
being implemented in the state. Although it was not until 1841 that state
registration started, Massachusetts began early enough that many genealogy
researchers use state records as convenient alternatives, unlike their
counterparts in other states.
Death records from 1911 up
until today may be found at the State Health Department's Vital Statistics
Office. You may get copies of county death records at the state level:
a) In person –
visit 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester
b) Via the
Internet – visit
this website
c) Via phone –
call (617) 740-2606
d) Via fax –
download order form and fax to 1-866-881-9699
e) Via the
postal system - Vital Records and Statistics, 150 Mt. Vernon St., 1/F
Dorchester, MA 02125-3105
For inquiries, call (617)
740-2600. Although marriage and birth records are restricted for subjects born
out of wedlock, county death records in Massachusetts have no such limits.
County Death
Records in Massachusetts: Fees & Charges
The ONLY county death records
in Massachusetts the Vital Statistics Office issues are certified copies, no
matter what your purpose. If you do not know the exact location or date,
each record charge comes with a 10-year search. However, this is not available
if you place your order via expedited mail (see below).
Pay the following, as they
apply to your phone and fax orders, by personal/company checks or money orders
(Payee: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts). Credit card (American Express,
Discover, MasterCard, VISA) billing fees apply.
a) First copy =
$42.50
b) Succeeding =
$37
c) Overnight =
plus $13
d) Shipped FedEx
(second day) = plus $9.50
Orders are processed from 7 to
10 working days from receipt. On the other hand, orders via the postal system
take longer.
A business size, self addressed
and stamped envelope must be sent with your request. Charges for certified
copies are:
a) Per copy,
regular mailing (20 days to a month after receipt) = $28
b) Per copy,
expedited (7-10 working days from receipt) = $37 (Write ATTN: EXPEDITED SERVICE)
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