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Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates & Licenses
Find information about requesting certified copies of vital records, obtaining a marriage license, and accessing historical records.
Request a Copy of a Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate
Certified copies are $10 each.
Certificates may be obtained:
- In person over the counter (cash or check only)
- By mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Online for mailing delivery
If requesting by mail, please include:
- Name(s) on the record
- Date(s) of the event
Mail requests to:
Town Clerk
Academy Building
66 Central Square
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Checks should be made payable to: Town of Bridgewater
Please note:
- Please verify that the record is on file with the Town of Bridgewater before ordering.
- Marriage licenses are retained by the town where you completed your marriage intentions, not necessarily the town where you were married.
Obtain a Marriage License
The filing fee is $30 and must be paid at the time of application (cash or check only).
To file a marriage intention:
- Both parties must appear together in person
- Both parties must provide a valid form of identification
There is a 3-day waiting period from the date you file your intention before the license can be issued.
The marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date you file your intention.
Bridgewater Death Book 1857–1904
View the digitized original historical document online.