Massachusetts Birth Certificate

Order An Official Copy (1931-2025)


John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Original Birth Certificate from 1917 reproduced from the Public Records Collection of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Original Birth Certificate (1917)
Reproduced from the Public Records Collection of the Massachusetts State Archives.


Official State Certificate: $45
No Tax, Postage, or Processing Fees
Delivery: 10-14 Business Days in the U.S.

Ordering Information for a Massachusetts Birth Certificate

This page provides essential details on obtaining a Massachusetts birth certificate. The information is organized into clear sections for your convenience and includes:

  • How to obtain a certified Massachusetts birth certificate
  • Authorized uses for government purposes, including passports, driver's licenses, and REAL IDs
  • Accessibility of records and limitations on public access
  • Delivery options, including expedited services within the US
  • Cost details for international shipping
  • Apostille services for international use
  • Genealogical research and transcription services
  • Step-by-step instructions for placing your order
  • Expected delivery timelines for different service options

We are committed to assisting you, whether you need a birth certificate for legal reasons, family history research, or international use. All documents we provide are genuine, state-certified, and compliant with applicable laws.

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How to Get a Massachusetts Birth Certificate

  • This is the oficial document from the Massachusetts State Registry of Vital Statistics.
  • Cost: $45.
  • Includes a tracking barcode, issue date, signature, and state seal.
  • Printed on security paper with a watermark.
  • Standard delivery: 10-14 business days. Expedited shipping available.

Government Use of Birth Certificates

Are Massachusetts Birth Records Public?

Delivery Choices

Apostille Service for International Deployment

Genealogical Research Services and Transcription Options

A Helpful Guide to Ordering

  • Fill out the order form with the person's details, your shipping information, and payment information.
  • If there is something you don't know, either leave the question blank or choose 'Not Known' from the drop-down menus.
  • A basic search requires certain details; the form will specify which details are necessary.
  • If you use auto-fill on your forms, exercise caution to make sure the wrong data is not entered.
  • You will receive an email with an order confirmation and a transaction ID number after submitting your order.
  • Useful Tip: To order another birth record after completing your current order, just click the back arrow at the top of your browser. The person's name, dates, and locations will need to be edited, but your shipping and payment details should remain intact. At the conclusion of the order, a new "Captcha" number will need to be entered.

Timelines for Delivery

  • First Class Delivery: 10-14 business days
  • Expedited Delivery: 5-7 business days
  • Tip: Use the TAB key for quick form navigation on a PC.

Official Order Form

Please complete all required fields below to order your Massachusetts Birth Certificate.

Full Name on Birth Certificate:

Month, Day, Year, and Place of Birth:

  • If the specific year is unknown, enter the year you feel is most accurate.
  • In the "Additional Notes Section" on this form, enter up to five years, i.e., 1961 - 1965, to have searched.
  • Records before 1931 are not available. See Massachusetts Vital Records 1841 - 1930.

Name of Father on Birth Record:

Maiden Name of Mother on Record:

Additional Notes:

Your Name and Shipping Address:

 

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