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Establishing a Delayed Record of Birth or Marriage

You can establish a delayed record of marriage or birth if an event is not recorded within 1 year.

The RVRS can help you establish a delayed record of marriage or birth. A delayed record is required for marriages or births that are not registered with a city or town clerk more than 365 days (1 year) from the date of the event.

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Top tasks

Establish a delayed record of birth  Establish a delayed record of marriage 

Contact Information

Address

150 Mount Vernon St., 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125
Directions 

Phone

Main (617) 740-2600

Online

Delayed records vital.regulation@state.ma.us

Locations

Visit the Registry

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Related Services

Additional Resources

State Archives
City and town clerk listing
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