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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.

Did you know you can get married at City Hall? See what you can expect form a City Hall Ceremony

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Contact
  • Use our contact form
  • 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)

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

News and Announcements

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Kelvin Hung and Patrick Heaton Married in Boston

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Edgar Roman And Sandra Roman Married In Boston

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Jacob Hentoff and Patrick Henrick Married in Boston

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Ivan Gonzalez Burgos and Ana Vasquez Jimenez Married in Boston

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Alana Gustafson and Erin DeLane Married in Boston

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Eric Hammer And Catherine Hammer Married In Boston

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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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Resources
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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Contact
  • Use our contact form
  • 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)
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