Records are $10 per copy in person and $15 per copy via the mail. Records that are over 100 years old (1923 or older) are considered genealogical requests and the search fee ($10 per record in person/$15 per record via the mail) is non-refundable. If the record is located, the search cost does cover the cost of one record.
Births
How much does a copy of a birth certificate cost?
Would Haverhill have a specific birth certificate?
If a child was born in Haverhill or if the mother lived in Haverhill at the time of the birth, we should have the record.
Who can obtain a copy of a birth certificate?
Generally, birth certificates are public records. If the parents of the child were NOT married at the time of the child's birth OR an adoption was involved in the birth, the record is restricted to those named on the record - the child, mother, father, etc. with a valid photo identification.
How can I obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate?
- In Person - The cost is $10 per copy (all forms of payment accepted - except American Express, CashApp, and Apple Pay). It takes about 5 minutes. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Electronic Request. The cost is $15 per copy (no extra charge if using ACH, processing fee of approve. $2.50 if using a credit card). We process these requests within the next 1-2 business days.
- By Mail. The cost is $15 per copy - please make a check payable to the "City of Haverhill." We process these requests within the next 2-3 business days as received. Mail your request along with payment to:
- City Clerk's Office, 4 Summer St - Room 118, Haverhill, MA 01830
Where are copies of birth certificates kept if not found in Haverhill?
Massachusetts birth certificates are available in the City/Town where the child was born and in the resident community where the mother was living at the time of the birth. Also, the original of all records are kept at the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics in Dorchester.
Amended Birth Records
In order for a record to be amended, you must contact the City/Town where the record originated. Birth Certificates can only be amended in the city/town of birth.
The cost is $35 for an amendment. Please contact our office for more information regarding evidence required to make the amendment.
We take amendment requests in the order received and process them as soon as we receive the evidence. The average turn around ranges from one week to one month.
Online Transactions
| Certificate | Cost | Link |
| Birth Certificate (long form, certified) |
$15.00 |
Order Here |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | Order Here |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | Order Here |
Contact Us
Haverhill City Hall
4 Summer Street
Haverhill MA, 01830
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
Call Center 311 (within city limits)
(978) 358-1311 (outside the city)