Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics

Filed Under: Administrative Assistance
Location
150 Mt. Vernon Street
1st Floor
Dorchester, ma 02125
Phone
Main Office: 617-740-2600
Online
vital.recordsrequest@state.ma.us
Website
Services

The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS) administers and issues copies of vital records that occurred in Massachusetts from 1926 to the present. RVRS also provides statistics on births, deaths, fetal deaths, divorces, and marriages. These data are used by local and state public health programs and medical researchers to help understand our population, promote wellness, and ensure health equity within the Commonwealth.

Service hours

Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:45am to 4:45pm

Cost
Costs vary depending on the type of record requested.
Transportation

While every effort is made to provide current and accurate information for the agency descriptions and hours of operation, it is recommended to call the agency to verify the information before visiting.

Last updated December 17, 2025