What is the difference between transcribed and certified death records?

Transcribed records are hand-copied from original certificates for genealogy research only and cannot be used for official purposes. Certified copies are official documents that can be used for legal purposes like probate or insurance claims.

How long does it take to receive my death record transcription?

Death record transcriptions are delivered as PDF via email within 14-21 business days, often sooner.

What years of Massachusetts death records are available?

We can access Massachusetts death records from 1931 to present (2025) from the state registry collection.

Can I get a refund if no record is found?

The $20 service fee is non-refundable in all cases, including when no record is found, when records are restricted, or when the record lacks expected information.

What information is included in a transcribed death record?

Transcribed death records typically include the deceased's full name, date and place of death, age at death, cause of death, occupation, birthplace, parents' names, spouse's name, burial location, and the informant's name and relationship.

Do you also offer certified death certificates?

Yes, we offer both transcribed records for genealogy research ($20) and certified death certificates for legal purposes. Visit our certified death certificate page for official documents that can be used for probate, insurance claims, and other legal requirements.

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$20

For Genealogical Use Only - Transcribed PDF Copy

Professional Death Record Transcription Service

We hand-transcribe original Massachusetts death certificates (1931-present) from the State Registry of Vital Records
Our researchers access the complete statewide collection of over 5 million death records available only onsite
Professional genealogical research with over 30 years of experience

(*Source: Massachusetts Deaths Boston, MA: Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, Department of Public Health. June 2023. The estimate is based on an average of 56K deaths per year multiplied by 92 years.)

$20 • PDF via Email • 14-21 Business Days

Step 1: Whose Death Certificate Are You Ordering?

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* Month of Death

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