How do you get a copy of a death certificate in Massachusetts?
You can request a copy of a death certificate from the clerk of the city or town where the death occurred. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner does not issue death certificates. Death certificates are issued from the city or town clerk where the death occurred.
How long does it take to receive a death certificate in Massachusetts?
about two weeks
Mail your request You will receive the death certificate in about two weeks. If you are looking for a certificate dated before 1870, please allow additional time.
How to find Massachusetts Death Records?
Massachusetts Deaths,1841-1915,1921-1924 (includes scanned images of the death registers and certificates)
How to find a death record in Massachusetts?
Norfolk County: Knollwood Memorial Park Burial Search (Canton,Massachusetts)
How long does it take to get a death certificate?
When someone dies, the death is registered with the local or state vital records office within a matter of days. You can then request copies of the death certificate from the vital records office. Here are the details.
How do you obtain a copy of a death certificate?
You must complete an Application for Death Certificate.