The cost of a birth certificate is $14 per copy. Shipping is included in the price. You will be charged an additional service fee of up to $0.25 + 2.15 percent. The service fee is automatically added to your bill unless you ask us not to charge it to your account. Proof of birth (a birth certificate) is required by many organizations when someone wants to prove their age or that they have met other specific criteria. For example, some employers require their employees to show they are over 18 years old by providing proof of birthdate. Generally, people were given out birth certificates when they applied for a driver's license or ID card. However, if you failed to receive a certificate, then you should contact the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) directly because there may be something wrong with your record. Additionally, if you need to file an official document like a tax return or job application containing your date of birth, you will also need a birth certificate. People can request more than one copy of the birth certificate. Each additional copy costs $7. Under certain circumstances, a person may be granted a free birth certificate. These include being either a resident of Massachusetts for at least five years prior to applying or having lived in the country illegally.