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Request a death certificate

To order a death certificate for someone, start by searching for their name:

Examples: “j doe”, “robert frost 1963”, “johnson 1956–1957”

Note: We have death certificates from 1956 to the present for anyone who died in Boston or listed Boston as their home. If you need a death certificate from before 1956, you will need to order by mail or in person.

Need the Social Security number on the certificate?
Starting July 1, 2026, Social Security numbers will not appear on Massachusetts death certificates unless the requester has an eligible need. You will need to upload documents proving your identity and your relationship to the decedent. Review the required documents before you begin.