How can I obtain a copy of vital record (birth certificate, death certificate, marriage license)?
Certified copies of birth, death and marriage records may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk in person, during regular business hours or by mail. To request a vital record by mail, please forward a written request to the Office of the City Clerk with a check made payable to the City of Peabody. The written request must include the name of the party, date of birth, marriage, or death, and contact information of the requestor. The fee for short forms is $4; the fee for long forms is $10. You must obtain a long form if you are applying for a passport or being used for other legal purposes. Short forms are generally used for social security purposes and sports. You can only pay by personal check, certified bank check, or money order – check can be made payable to the City of Peabody. (No debit or charge cards are accepted). The birth record will be on file only if the child was born in Peabody or the parents were residing in Peabody at the time of the birth. In some cases, pictu
