Vital Records

Vital Records have been registered in Massachusetts since 1635. Statewide collection began in 1841. Everett has records for events that occurred from 1870 to the present day.

The Office of the City Clerk accepts Vital Records requests and payments either in person or online at https://everettma.permitium.com/rod. Please note the following facts about the records maintained by the Office of the City Clerk. Certain records are restricted from public access and Identification may be required for processing some orders, therefore these restricted records can only be obtained in person. Online records requests for records in the possession of the Office of the Everett City Clerk will be processed in the order they came in and will be sent out by the office within a few business days from the order and payment date.

Access to restricted birth and marriage records is limited by §2A, Chapter 46, Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) For those persons with access to restricted records, proof of identity (a photo ID) is necessary, and in some cases additional documentation is also necessary. Access to persons other than listed below require a court order.

Mail Orders
For mail orders, include your ID and documentation (if necessary) with your order form.

Out-of-Wedlock Births
Access to non-marital (out-of-wedlock) births is limited by §2A, Chapter 46, M.G.L. to the following:

• Subject of the record (child)
• Parents listed on the record
• Father not listed on the record with documentary proof that he is the father (such as a paternity adjudication, stipulation or properly completed Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage)
• Legal guardian of the child
• Legal representative of the child

Marriages of Person Born Out-of-Wedlock
Access to marriage certificates when the bride or groom was born out-of-wedlock is limited by §2A, Chapter 46, M.G.L. to the following:

• Bride or groom
• Legal representative of the bride or groom
• Parent or guardian of the bride or groom

Marriage Intentions

All persons who wish to be married in Massachusetts must have a marriage license issued within the State of Massachusetts. Out-of -State marriage licenses cannot be used in Massachusetts.

Vital Records Request