Death Certificates

The Office of the City Clerk maintains the records of Death. Town records are available for the years 1686 through 1847. City records begin in 1848 and continue to the present day. The City Clerk certifies copies of these records upon request and payment of a fee.

How to Obtain a Certified Copy - Death Certificate

Online

Order a birth, marriage, or death certificate online through Worcester's online payment partner.

Cost: $14

Payment Options: Credit card, debit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT).

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In Person or By Mail

Fill out Death Certificate Request Form and submit to the City Clerk's Office or via mail. 

Cost:

• $12 in person
• $14 by mail

Payment Options:

• In person - Cash, personal check or money order
• By US Mail - Personal check or money order only
• Make money order or check payable to "City of Worcester"

Death Certificate Request Form

Search Death Certificates

You may search the Death Record database for any person whose death occurred within the city limits of Worcester, MA and for any Worcester resident who passed away in any other Massachusetts community between January 1, 1976 and July 24, 2020 by entering the last name and first name of the deceased.

If the death record is not available online please contact the Office of the City Clerk for assistance.

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