Births Deaths and Marriages

The Vital Statistics department provides assistance to the public in reference to birth, marriage, and deaths; dog licenses, clam licenses, business certificates, and genealogy research. The department records all city contracts; records declaration of trusts, and daily mail requests. We also provide notary services.

Vital Statistics Staff

Brenda Fernandez Principal Clerk & Notary Public Phone: (617) 376-1135 e-mail: Brenda Fernandez

Cindylou Ohlson Principal Clerk & Notary Public Phone: (617) 376-1136 e-mail: Cindylou Ohlson

Records Recorded

Births: 1792 to Present
Deaths: 1792 to Present
Marriages: 1792 to Present

To Request Copies

Send a $12.00 check or money order made payable to the City of Quincy. Include the date requested and state whether it is a birth, death or marriage; the full name of person at birth, and enclose a self-addressed envelope.

Send to:
City Clerks Office
1305 Hancock Street
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169

Fees & Forms

Certified Long Form of Birth, Death or Marriage Suitable for passport or legal purposes.	$10.00 at City Hall Clerk's Office   $12.00 by mail
Genealogy Search Cannot be used for any legal purposes.	$10.00 per hour (minimum fee $10.00)   Plus record cost: $2.00 per copy
Please Note:  Births prior to 1925 must be typed and require an additional $10.00 Fee.

 

To inquire if we have a record, please call (617) 376-1136 or e-mail by clicking here.

To download a Vital Statistics Request form, click here.

To Apply For A Marriage License

If you are being married in Massachusetts you may apply for a License in any city or town hall, both persons must be 18. Both persons must be present to apply (unless one person is in active military duty).

The fee is $45.00 to apply for a marriage license and there is a three day waiting period for the license to be ready. Couples may obtain a court waiver to waive the three days at district court, if necessary.

To send an e-mail directly to Vital Statistics, please click here.