Massachusetts § 44A - Certified copies of vital records; exemption
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 44A — Certified copies of vital records; exemption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44A. Certified copies of vital records; exemption
Section 44A. The fee for a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death record issued by the office of the commissioner of public health shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven; except that any person whom the commissioner or registrar of vital records and statistics considers to be entitled to exemption from said fees shall receive such copies at reduced fee or no fee as the commissioner or registrar shall determine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 44A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 44A cover?
Section 44A ("Certified copies of vital records; exemption") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 44A?
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