Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Birth, marriage, and death records can be requested online, in-person, or by mail.

PAY IN-PERSON & RECEIVE IN-PERSON

Requests for vital records can be made at the City Clerk's office located on the first floor of City Hall, 210 Main Street. Vital Records are $15 per copy. Please visit during office hours to request a record. You may call ahead (413) 587-1223 and we will prepare your record in advance.

Vital Records are $15 per copy.

IN-PERSON Payment Methods:

  • Cash
  • Credit Card (Bank service fees apply)
  • We do not accept personal checks

Please note: Records prior to 1970 do not qualify for same-day service in some cases. Certain vital records are restricted to only the parties listed on the record and may require presentation of a photo ID.


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PAY ONLINE & RECEIVE VIA MAIL

Requests for certain certified records made via the online payment system are limited to only parties named on the record or an attorney representing a named party on the record. All other requests, including genealogical records that require research, must be mailed and paid for as described in the section below titled "Pay by Mail & Receive via Mail."

PAY ONLINE & RECEIVE VIA MAIL:

Bank service fees apply for using this method.

  1. Click the correct link to fill out a digital request form:
  2. PAY FOR YOUR RECORD using the Unipay Gold Online Payment System on the confirmation page.
  3. Your record will be mailed to the address provided.

Please allow 10 business days to receive your record. Claims of non-receipt will not be honored after 30 days.


PAY BY MAIL & RECEIVE VIA MAIL

If you are unable to use our online payment system, you may also mail your request. 

PAY BY MAIL & RECEIVE VIA MAIL


In order to process your request, you must include in your envelope:
  • A completed request form for the proper record type.
  • A photocopy of your valid State ID, Federal ID, or school ID.
  • $15 CASH OR MONEY ORDER per copy (We do not accept personal checks! Money Orders should be made out to "City of Northampton.)
  • Self-addressed & stamped envelope for us to send your record back to you. Be sure to include an accurate mailing address for us to send your record.
Please send your request addressed to:
City Clerk’s Office
210 Main St, Room 4
Northampton, MA 01060

Please allow 10 business days to receive your record. Claims of non-receipt will not be honored after 30 days.


LIST OF FORMS

CLICK ON THE RECORD TYPE YOU NEED TO ACCESS THE PROPER VITAL RECORD FORM:

When mailing, follow the instructions above and please remember to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your form.