Death Certificates Massachusetts

Order An Official Copy (1931-2025)


An example of a typical Massachusetts death certificate from September 2, 1913, for Nahum Gardner Hazzard in Leominster, MA.

An example of a typical Massachusetts death certificate from September 2, 1913,
for Nahum Gardner Hazzard from Leominster, MA.


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

Ordering and Information for Massachusetts Death Certificates

You can find all the information you need to obtain, use, and understand Massachusetts death certificates here. To help you, the following sections of our user-friendly accordion cover a variety of topics:

  • How to get a Massachusetts death certificate that is certified by the state
  • Uses authorized by the government, probate courts, life insurance, survivor benefits, etc.
  • Accessibility of records and limitations on public access
  • Options for delivery, such as expedited services offered within the US
  • Details and approximate costs of international shipping
  • Apostille services for use abroad
  • Genealogical research services and transcription options
  • Detailed instructions on how to place your order
  • Timelines for expected delivery of different options

You can view more details by expanding each of the sections below. We can help you with the process whether you need a death certificate for legal purposes, family history research, or use abroad. We guarantee that the documents you receive from us are genuine, state-certified, and compliant with all applicable laws.

To find out more about our offerings, costs, and the quick and easy way to get a Massachusetts death certificate, click on each section.

How to Obtain a Massachusetts Death Certificate Copy

  • These are official legal documents from the Massachusetts State Registry of Vital Statistics, and they cost forty-five dollars.
  • Embossed with the tracking barcode, issue date, registrar's signature, and state seal.
  • Printed on premium, thick security paper with a watermark.
  • Delivered in 10-14 business days. An expedited option is offered.

Official Death Certificate for Use with Government Records

  • Massachusetts authorities certify death certificates, which means they are appropriate for all government-related uses.
  • When it comes to using a death record for the following purposes, state-certified death records are the most official document:
  • Filing a petition in a Massachusetts Probate Court
  • Proof of Death for a Life Insurance Claim
  • Payments for Social Security Death Benefit
  • Numerous Other Official and Legal Purposes

Massachusetts death records are considered public documents under state law. These vital records typically include:

These records are legally accessible to the public regardless of your relationship to the deceased person.

Delivery Choices

Expedited Delivery in the United States

  • Available for an extra $30 within 5-7 business days.
  • Discounts for bulk orders of identical records placed at the same time are offered.

International Shipping

  • Included is regular first-class, international postage (no tracking numbers or assured delivery windows).
  • FedEx or DHL Global Express are the suggested upgrades.
  • Estimates range from $75–125 for Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and the Orient to $55–$85 for Canada and Mexico.
  • Please select the expedited option on our order form and email services@mass-doc.com to request an expedited international delivery.

Apostille Service for International Deployment

  • Certificates bearing the Secretary of State's Seal are available for an additional fee.
  • The typical fee is $25 per document, with an additional $25 for expedited service. This amount varies based on the country of request and the volume of documents.
  • In the order notes, indicate which country you would like the Apostille service to be used for.

Genealogical Research Services and Transcription Options

A Helpful Guide to Ordering

  • Fill out the order form with the decedent'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 death 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: 10-14 business days
  • Expedited: 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 a Massachusetts Death Record.

Full Name on Death Record

Month, Day, Year, and Place of Death

 
  • If the month is unknown, select Not Known.
 
  • If the month is unknown, select Not Known.
  • 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 for ordering. See Massachusetts Vital Records 1841 - 1930.
 

Decedent's Father - If Known

Decedent's Mother - If Known

Any Additional Notes?

Your Name and Shipping Address

 

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