Contacts
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
Phone
Online
The Details
What you need
People born in Massachusetts will need to file the following evidence to amend a birth certificate in order to change the name of a parent or parents due to their change in sex designation. Evidence can be filed through the Registry of Vital Records & Statistics:
- An affidavit indicating parent name change due to a change in sex designation
- If submitted by mail, the affidavit must be notarized
- Court-certified copy of your legal name change decree
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment fee | $50 | one-time |
| Certified copy of amended record (by mail) | $32 | per copy |
| Certified copy of amended record (in person) | $20 | per copy |
How to amend
Mail completed applicant affidavit and court certified copy of your legal name change decree with check or money order payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to:
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
Attention: Amendments
150 Mt. Vernon St., 1st Floor
Dorchester, MA 02125
Refer to the fact sheet for a full guide and information about fees.
You can make an appointment with the RVRS by emailing RVRSAmendments@mass.gov or calling (617) 740-2674.
Refer to the fact sheet for a full guide and information about fees.
Amendments may also be made in the city or town where the applicant’s birth occurred. Please contact the Local Clerk or the Boston Registrar, for more information.