Welcome to the Massachusetts State Bookstore!

Building Code (9th Edition update)
The 9th edition of the State Building Code went into effect on October 20, 2017. The 8th edition of the building code will continue to be in effect concurrently with the 9th edition through January 1, 2018. After that date, only the 9th edition will be in effect.

Here are 3 ways you can shop:

1. Shop and Order Online

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2. Shop and Order by Mail

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Fill out a downloadable form and mail it in. All orders must be prepaid by check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please allow approximately one week for delivery. Prices are subject to change. We require a street address and phone number to ensure proper delivery. Orders should be sent to the following address:

State Bookstore
State House, Room 116
Boston, MA 02133

To access our order form, just download and print the Bookstore Order Form (PDF). If you do not have a pdf reader, please download and install a free copy of Adobe Reader.

3. Shop and Order in Person

Make purchases in person at any of the following three locations:

State Bookstore
State House, Room 116
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-2834
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am to 5:00pm

Western Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth*
436 Dwight Street
Springfield, MA 01103
413-784-1376

Southeastern Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth*
218 South Main Street, Suite 206
Fall River, MA 02721
508-646-1374

*not all items available