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Public Records Tel: 617-727-2832
Email: pre@sec.state.ma.us
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Email: comm@sec.state.ma.us
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  • Obtain Approval to Perform Marriages
  • Take an Oath for a Gubernatorial Appointment
  • Find Notary Public Information
  • Obtain Certification (Apostille) of Documents
  • Find Information on the Public Records Law
  • Store and Dispose of Government Records

• Apostilles and Certification of Documents

  • Apostilles and Certifications

• Obtain Approval to Perform Marriages

  • How to Perform Marriages in Massachusetts
  • How Non-Resident Clergy Perform Marriages in Massachusetts
  • How to Perform Marriage if You Are Not Clergy (mass.gov)
  • How to Seek Appointment to Become a Justice of the Peace (mass.gov)
  • How to Obtain a Copy of 'Historic Places for Historic Parties'

• Information on the Public Records Law

  • A Guide to Massachusetts Public Records Law (PDF)
  • How to Request Copies of Public Records
  • How to Appeal a Denial to a Request for Public Records
  • Electronic Records Management Guidelines (PDF)
  • The Arms and Great Seal

• Notary Public Information

  • General Information
  • Information for Notaries Public (mass.gov)
  • Notary Frequently Asked Questions (mass.gov)
  • Apply to Become a Notary Public (mass.gov)
  • How to Order a Notary Journal

• Records Management

  • Records Management Unit
  • Statewide Records Retention Schedule (PDF)
  • Municipal Records Retention Manual (PDF)
  • Records Management, Electronic Records and Electronic Discovery (PDF)