Welcome to the New Bedford, MA City Clerk's Vital Statistics online ordering system. Office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of legal holidays.
Vital Records have been registered in Massachusetts since 1635. Statewide collection began in 1841. New Bedford has records for events that occurred from 1787 to the present day
Please note the following facts about the records maintained by the City Clerk's Office:
- Certain records are restricted from public access per Mass. General Laws.
- Identification may be required to process some orders.
- The City Clerk’s Office only issues Certified copies of records, regardless of
intended use.
ON THIS SITE, YOU CAN APPLY FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF:
Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Access Policy
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 those listed below requires a court order.
If the vital record you are requesting is impounded, the New Bedford City Clerk's Office will contact you. You may then be required to provide the proper documentation in person to receive the record.
Out-of-Wedlock Births
Access to non-marital (out-of-wedlock) births is limited by §2A, Chapter 46, M.G.L. to the following:
- Subjects 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 Persons 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
To begin the order process, click on the links on the left
The Following Vital Records May Be Requested Online:
| Certified Birth Certificate | $20.00 ea |
| Certified Death Certificate | $20.00 ea |
| Certified Marriage Certificate | $20.00 ea |
* An additional Non-Refundable $5 Service and Credit Card Processing Fee will be applied to all online orders
Delivery Options
| Standard Shipping - Regular USPS
Please allow up to 7 business days for your document to be delivered to you |
$0.00 |
Standard Shipping is through the USPS. Please allow 5-7 Business days for your order to be processed and the document delivered.
You will be asked to select the method of receiving the certificates during the application. You will be notified by us once we have processed your application and the certificates are out for mail or ready for pickup.
If the vital record you are requesting is impounded, the New Bedford City Clerk's Office will contact you. You will be required to provide the proper documentation in person to receive the record.
For More Information, Contact:
New Bedford, MA City Clerk
City Hall, 133 William St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: 508-979-1450
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Permitium Software
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