Vital Records

The Town Clerk’s Office maintains and certifies copies of all Birth, Deaths and Marriage records that have been filed in this office.

  • Birth Certificates – a birth certificate is filed where the child was born and where the mother was living at the time of the birth.
  • Death Certificates – a death certificate is filed in the City or Town that the person passed away in, and is also filed where the person lived at the time of his/her death.
  • Marriage Certificate – a marriage certificate is filed only where the couple applied for their marriage license.

This office sells certified copies of vital records only.  The fees are as follows:

Birth Certificates

Long Form:  $10

Marriage CertificatesLong Form:  $10
Death CertificatesLong Form:  $10

Restricted records may be obtained only by the individual (18 years of age or older) with proper identification, or in the case of a minor, a parent listed on the record, with proper identification.  Vital Records may be requested In-Person at the Town Clerk's Office or through the mail. If requesting by mail, Please click here for a printable request form.  Please forward your request, along with a check made payable to the Town of Saugus & MUST include a self addressed, stamped envelope to the following address:

Town Clerk’s Office
298 Central Street
Saugus, MA  01906


Include in your request the following information, the highlighted area MUST be completed:

For Birth Certificates:

  1. The name at birth.
  2. Date of birth.
  3. Mother's maiden name.
  4. Father's name.

For Death Certificates:

  1. Name of the deceased.
  2. Date of death.

Marriage Certificates:

  1. Name of the parties at the time of marriage.
  2. Date of marriage.