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Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS)

RVRS administers and issues copies of vital records that occurred in Massachusetts from 1931 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. 

Who we serve

The Registry manages the statewide vital records system, preserving and making records available to the public, and making statistics available for communities, researchers and public health program planners. 

Order a vital certificate
Order a Certificate  
Amend or correct a vital record
Amend or Correct a Record  
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RVRS Data and Publications 
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Knowledge Center  
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Vital Records and Statistics System  

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Contact us

Address

150 Mount Vernon St., 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125
Directions 

Phone

Main (617) 740-2600

Online

RVRS General Inquiries vital.recordsrequest@mass.gov
Amendments vip-amend@mass.gov
Delayed records vital.regulation@mass.gov
Data and Publications vital.datarequest@mass.gov
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Hours

Registry hours

Monday - Friday:
8:45 am-4:45 pm

Genealogical research hours

Monday:
1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Tuesday:
9:00 am-12:00 pm

Thursday:
1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Friday:
9:00 am-12:00 pm

Parking 

A parking lot is available on-site. Rate for parking is $2 per hour, up to a maximum of $6.

More information

The Registry of Vital Records is located in the Bayside Office Center. 

If arriving by public transit
  • The JFK/UMass commuter rail and red line T stop is a 5 minute walk from the Registry. 

Locations

See genealogical research hours, parking, and directions

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