EXHIBIT 32

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS

To my knowledge, this Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of State Street Corporation.

 
              
By: /s/ Ronald E. Logue

Ronald E. Logue,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 16, 2006
                             
 
              
By: /s/ Edward J. Resch

Edward J. Resch,
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 16, 2006