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Hi does anyknow how I would go about requesting (via the post) a birth certificate for someone born in Boston USA in1857 please. Vaughny x

I Googled and found this.... Massachusetts Vital Records Birth | Death | Marriage | Divorce | Adoption Address: Registry of Vital Records and Statistics 150 Mount Vernon Street, 1st Floor Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125-3105 Phone: (617) 740-2600 Vital Records have been registered in Massachusetts since 1635. Statewide collection began in 1841. Records from 1911 to the present are available through Vital Statistics Department of the Massachusetts Department of Health. Records for events that occurred from 1841-1910 are available at the Massachusetts State Archives. Earlier records may be available at the City or Town of occurrence. Check or money order should be made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Personal checks are accepted. You can also place your order by phone (617-740-2606) or fax (617-825-7755) with a major credit card (higher fees apply). Call or visit the Web site to verify current fees. Web Site: Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event: Birth Dates: From 1841 Cost of copy: Registry of Vital Records ($6.00 in person, $11.00 by mail, $19.00 by phone or fax) - from 1911; Massachusetts State Archives ($3.00) - from 1841-1910 Comments: Births have been registered in Massachusetts since 1635. Statewide collection began in 1841. Records from 1911 through the present are available through the Registry of Vital Records. The Massachusetts State Archives holds records from 1841-1910. * For records prior to 1841, contact the City or Town where the birth occurred. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event: Death Dates: From 1841 Cost of copy: Registry of Vital Records ($6.00 in person, $11.00 by mail, $19.00 by phone or fax) - from 1911; Massachusetts State Archives ($3.00) - from 1841-1910 Comments: Deaths have been registered in Massachusetts since 1635. Statewide collection began in 1841. Records from 1911 through the present are available through the Registry of Vital Records. The Massachusetts State Archives holds records from 1841-1910. * For records prior to 1841, contact the City or Town where the birth occurred. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event: Marriage Dates: From 1841 Cost of copy: Registry of Vital Records ($6.00 in person, $11.00 by mail, $19.00 by phone or fax) - from 1911; Massachusetts State Archives ($3.00) - from 1841-1910 Comments: Marriages have been registered in Massachusetts since 1635. Statewide collection began in 1841. Records from 1911 through the present are available through the Registry of Vital Records. The Massachusetts State Archives holds records from 1841-1910. * For records prior to 1841, contact the City or Town where the marriage occurred. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event: Divorce Dates: From 1952 Cost of copy: varies Comments: Index only since 1952. Inquirer will be directed where to send request. Certified copies are not available from State office. Copies are available from the Registrar of Probate Court in the county where the divorce was granted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event: Adoption Massachusetts Adoption Search & Support Resources Babz

Thank you Babz, very much appreciated Vaughny x