How do I find death records in Massachusetts?

How do I find death records in Massachusetts?

Death certificates are public record, so any member of the public can obtain a copy at the city or town clerk’s office where the death occurred. Death certificates are created for all cases that our office examines.

Are Massachusetts death certificates available online?

Death records beginning in 1921 to the present are located at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. The MDPH maintains no online index for these records.

When did Massachusetts start issuing death certificates?

1841
Statewide collection of Massachusetts vital records began in 1841.

How do I get a copy of a death certificate in Massachusetts?

You can request a copy of a death certificate from the clerk of the city or town where the death occurred. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner does not issue death certificates. Death certificates are issued from the city or town clerk where the death occurred.

How long does it take to get a death certificate in Massachusetts?

Mail your request You will receive the death certificate in about two weeks. If you are looking for a certificate dated before 1870, please allow additional time.

Where can I find free public death records?

Go directly to USASearch.gov (usasearch.gov), the official government site for all online services. Each state has its own official web page, and own office of public records. You’ll need to find the website for your particular state. Do a search in the search box at the top of USASearch.gov for “Death Records” +…

Is there a place to view death certificates online?

Depending on the state in which the death certificate was issued, it may be possible to obtain a death certificate online. State agencies sometimes maintain their death records online and there are also various websites such as SearchQuarry.com which aggregate death records online.

What is death record?

A death record is a certificate that states the date and place an individual died. These records are available from 1837 onwards as published by the GRO.