Vital Records and Family History

The Town Clerk keeps official records of the Town; records of births, marriages and deaths are an important archive for family history. Persons wishing to access the early records are encouraged to make an appointment to assure staff availability by calling 413-596-2800, Ext. 200, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Town Clerk registers all vital events occurring within the Town and those events occurring elsewhere to local residents. The Town Clerk records and preserves birth, marriage and death records providing the basis for the Commonwealth's Central Vital Registration system.

Vital Records and Statistics
Department of Public Health
150 Mt. Vernon Street, 1st Floor
Dorchester, MA 02125-3105
Phone Number (617) 740-2600


Certified Birth Certificates (raised seal)

The Town of Wilbraham will have a record of birth for all persons whose parents lived in Wilbraham at the time of the birth or if the person was physically born in Wilbraham.  If you are local and want to pick up a Birth Certificate, please call ahead to ensure we have your record on file, and we will have it ready for same day pick up, or by next business day.  To order online please use this link: wilbrahamma.lynxlog.com.  Before ordering online, please call our office to ensure we have the record(s) you are looking for.  Online orders can be picked up or mailed to you.  There is a $10.00 fee per certificate.

Certified Death Certificates (raised seal)

The Town of Wilbraham will have a record of death for all persons who physically passed away in Wilbraham or who were residing in Wilbraham at the time of their death.  If you are local and want to pick up a Death Certificate, please call ahead to ensure we have the record on file, and we will have it ready for same day pick up, or by next business day.  To order online please use this link: wilbrahamma.lynxlog.com.  Before ordering online, please call our office to ensure we have the record(s) you are looking for.  Online orders can be picked up, or mailed to you.  There is a $10.00 fee per certificate.

Certified Marriage Certificates (raised seal)

The Town of Wilbraham will have a record of marriage for all persons who applied for their marriage license in Wilbraham.   If you are local and want to pick up a Marriage Certificate, please call ahead to ensure we have the record on file, and we will have it ready for same day pick up, or by next business day.  To order online please use this link: wilbrahamma.lynxlog.com.   Before ordering online, please call our office to ensure we have the record(s) on file.  Online orders can be picked up or mailed.  There is a $10.00 fee per certificate.

Marriage Licenses

Persons wishing to obtain a marriage license must file their intent to the Town Clerk in person at least three (3) days before the wedding ceremony. The cost for the marriage license is $30.00. No blood test is necessary, but a form of identification is required for both parties. Both parties must apply at the same time to obtain a marriage license. The license is valid for sixty (60) days. 

To request certified copies by mail, you may use the Request for Information form (PDF).  

If you have any questions, please call (413) 596-2800, Ext. 200.