I just ordered a copy of the page where my great Uncle Dominick Martin's marriage was listed from the Mass. Vital Records. The cost of the look up, copy of actual page and a Certificate of Marriage with gold seals from the state cost me $5.00 From the day I requested it, to the day I received it was a total of 11 days. Wish all states were as good and reasonable as that. Mary Anne Berrigan Anderson Searching Bergins Martins Brophy Meaghers

To be fair to good ol' NYC, remember that the population size compared to places in Mass means the volume they are dealing with causes delays. Also think of how many more came through NYC and settled there (initially), than Boston. Just trying to be understanding, not cause arguments. Irene