Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS)

RVRS collects, manages, and tracks millions of vital records in Massachusetts from 1931 to the present. RVRS also provides statistics on births, deaths, fetal deaths, divorces, and marriages. These data sets are used 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 and data available to the public, researchers, and local and state public health programs.

Visit From the Field: Case Study Testimonials to read short interviews about ways that vital records data is serving residents and improving public health. 

Contact us

Address

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

Phone

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

Image credits:  Courthouse interior (George Headley)

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