Search Weymouth Death Records
Weymouth death records are maintained by the Weymouth Town Clerk's Office at 75 Middle Street and are available to the public in person, by mail, and through online ordering. The Clerk holds death certificates for anyone who died in Weymouth or whose parents were Weymouth residents, and certified copies are available for $15 per record. Anyone can request a death record under Massachusetts public records law.
Weymouth Overview
Weymouth Town Clerk Death Records Office
The Weymouth Town Clerk's Office is at 75 Middle Street in Weymouth. Lisa VanWinkle serves as Town Clerk, supported by Lee Hultin as Assistant Town Clerk and Melinda Pearce as Assistant to the Board of Registrars. The office handles birth, death, and marriage certificates for Weymouth and processes requests in person, by mail, and online.
| Address | 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (781) 340-5000 / (781) 340-5017 |
| Website | weymouth.ma.us |
| Certified Copy Fee | $15.00 per copy |
| Payment (Mail) | Check payable to "Town of Weymouth" |
| Records Held | Deaths in Weymouth or involving Weymouth residents |
The office holds death certificates for anyone who died within Weymouth, as well as for Weymouth residents who died elsewhere. If you are not sure whether a record is held by Weymouth or another municipality, calling the office first can save you time. Staff can often confirm whether a record exists before you make the trip or send a mail request.
Online ordering is available through the town's website. This option is convenient for people outside Weymouth or those who cannot visit during business hours. Orders placed online are processed and mailed, so allow additional time for delivery on top of processing time. The town's clerk page has current links to the online ordering portal.
The Weymouth Town Clerk's page at weymouth.ma.us lists contact information, fees, and instructions for ordering death certificates and other vital records.
How to Get Weymouth Death Records
Weymouth offers three ways to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. Each costs $15.00 per copy. Before sending a mail request, the town recommends calling the office to confirm the record is on file, which can prevent unnecessary delays.
In person is the fastest route. Visit the Town Clerk's Office at 75 Middle Street during regular business hours. Bring payment in the form of a check or money order made payable to "Town of Weymouth." Provide the full name of the deceased and the approximate date or year of death. Staff can generally pull records the same day for deaths in the active files.
By mail, write a request that includes the full name of the person who died, the date of death, your return address and phone number, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check for $15.00 per copy payable to "Town of Weymouth." Mail to: Office of Town Clerk, Town of Weymouth, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. As mentioned, it is smart to call ahead to confirm the record exists before mailing payment.
Online ordering is available through the town website at weymouth.ma.us. The portal links to an online ordering system where you can submit a request and pay electronically. Allow a few business days for processing plus delivery time.
Note: The Weymouth Town Clerk suggests calling (781) 340-5017 to confirm a record is on file before mailing a request. This is especially helpful for older or less common records where the date of death may not be exact.
What Weymouth Death Certificates Show
A certified death certificate from Weymouth contains the standard information required by Massachusetts state law. The full legal name of the deceased is listed, along with date of death, place of death, age, sex, race, and place of birth. The deceased's usual place of residence appears on the record, as does marital status and occupation. If the person was married, the surviving spouse's name is included.
Both parents are identified, with the mother's maiden name listed separately. This is a key field for genealogical work. The name and relationship of the person who provided the information, usually a family member or funeral director, is also noted. The informant certification is an important part of the record because it identifies who was the source of the facts at the time of filing.
The cause of death section is filled in by the attending physician or medical examiner. It includes the immediate cause of death and any contributing conditions, along with the manner of death, which is classified as natural, accidental, homicide, suicide, or undetermined. The name of the funeral home and the place of final disposition appear toward the bottom of the certificate.
MGL Chapter 46, Section 9 sets the required content for all Massachusetts death certificates. Older records from the 1800s and early 1900s may not include all current fields since state recording standards have changed significantly over time.
Weymouth Death Records and Public Access
Massachusetts death records are open to the public. Anyone can order a certified death certificate from the Weymouth Town Clerk. You do not need to be a family member. You do not need to state a reason. This open-access standard for death records is set by state law and applies across all cities and towns in Massachusetts.
MGL Chapter 46, Section 2A governs vital records access. Death certificates are among the most accessible category of vital records under that framework. A certified copy from the Weymouth Town Clerk carries the official seal and the clerk's signature, making it valid for probate court, life insurance claims, property transfers, vehicle title changes, and other legal proceedings.
If a death certificate contains an error, corrections follow the process in MGL Chapter 46, Section 13. You will need documentation to support the change. Corrections to the cause or manner of death require the attending physician or medical examiner to be involved. Name corrections or other factual errors may require a sworn statement and supporting identification documents. The Town Clerk's staff can guide you through what is needed for a specific type of amendment.
Historical and Genealogical Resources for Weymouth Death Records
For deaths in Weymouth before the modern record system, two state resources are most useful. The Massachusetts State Archives at 220 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, holds death records from 1841 through 1930. Free digital images are available for the period 1841 through 1925 through the Archives' online collections. Certified copies cost $3.00 each and take several weeks to process. Contact the Archives at (617) 727-2816 or archives@sec.state.ma.us.
The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS) at 150 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester holds state copies of deaths from 1936 to the present. The RVRS charges $20 for in-person copies, $32 by mail, and $54 online through VitalChek. Full ordering information is on the RVRS website. For deaths between roughly 1930 and 1936, neither the Archives nor the RVRS may have a copy, and the Weymouth Town Clerk is the best source for that period.
FamilySearch has free digital indexes of Massachusetts vital records, including Norfolk County and Weymouth. The American Ancestors database covers Norfolk County records extensively and is particularly useful for 19th and early 20th century research. Checking these indexes before submitting a formal request can confirm a record exists and help narrow down dates.
Note: For Weymouth deaths between 1930 and 1936, the Weymouth Town Clerk is the best source. That period falls between the Massachusetts State Archives cutoff (1930) and the start of RVRS holdings (1936), so neither state repository will have a copy.
Norfolk County Death Records
Weymouth is in Norfolk County. The Norfolk County Probate and Family Court handles estate matters and related legal proceedings involving death records across the county. For death record resources covering all of Norfolk County, visit the county page.
Norfolk County Death RecordsNearby Cities
These nearby cities each maintain death records at the city or town clerk level: