About Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Hampshire County is located in West-central Massachusetts. The county seat is Northampton (official site: http://www.hampshirecog.org/).

  • Population: 165,399
  • Households: 61,414
  • Median household income: $84,025
  • Median home value: $344,200
  • Below poverty line: 10.6%
  • Land area: 527.2 sq mi
  • Population density: 313.7 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 25
  • NCES schools indexed: 50
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Eastern Hampshire District Court | Mass.gov
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This court serves Amherst, Belchertown, Granby, Hadley, Pelham, South Hadley, Ware , M.D.C. Quabbin Reservoir, and the Watershed Area .
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Superior Court | Mass.gov
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The Massachusetts Trial Court handles cases that in other states would be distributed among county courts. In Hampshire County the relevant bodies are the Hampshire County Superior Court, whose Clerk of Courts is Daniel R.

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Hampshire Probate and Family Court
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The Massachusetts Trial Court handles cases that in other states would be distributed among county courts. In Hampshire County the relevant bodies are the Hampshire County Superior Court, whose Clerk of Courts is Daniel R.

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masscourts.org
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The Massachusetts Trial Court handles cases that in other states would be distributed among county courts. In Hampshire County the relevant bodies are the Hampshire County Superior Court, whose Clerk of Courts is Daniel R.

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locate-by-town tool
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Because Hampshire County has no unified county government, a records search in this area requires thinking in two parallel tracks: state-agency records (Registry of Deeds, Trial Court, Registry of Vital Records, CORI) an

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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Access property records, Access real properties
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Hampshire County Registry of Deeds
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Real-property records in Hampshire County are handled by the Hampshire Registry of Deeds, which operates under the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Registers and Registries Division. The registry's official site is massrods.

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masslandrecords.com/Hampshire
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Real-property records in Hampshire County are handled by the Hampshire Registry of Deeds, which operates under the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Registers and Registries Division. The registry's official site is massrods.

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mass.gov/cori
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Access to criminal-record information in Massachusetts is tighter than in most states.

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Cemetery Directory
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If you own real estate in Hampshire County, use the link below to create an account, and then register up to 3 properties. Please Note: If you are a homeowner who previously enrolled for a CNS account, you will need to create a new account. Customer service is our top priority at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds.
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Massachusetts iCORI
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View electronic case information through the Attorney Portal Search Court Dockets, Calendars and Case Information Superior Court Monthly Judicial Assignments
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State Police's Most Wanted | Mass.gov
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A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts. ... A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the official website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... Below are fugitives wanted by the Massachusetts State Police.
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Order a birth, marriage, or death certificate | Mass.gov
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Before making a request for a vital ... a legal guardian or representative. Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths that occurred in Massachusetts from 1931 through 1935 have recently been transferred to Massachusetts State Archives ....
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1 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 · 1-800-392-6090 cis@sec.state.ma.us
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Division of Occupational Licensure: Check a license | Mass.gov
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A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts. ... A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the official website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), through its boards and offices, licenses and regulates more than 500,000 individuals, businesses, and schools to engage in over 100 trades and professions in Massachusetts.
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Requirement Checklist for Document Recording
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1 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 · 1-800-392-6090 cis@sec.state.ma.us

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Massachusetts?
Yes — in Massachusetts, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What's the difference between a bench warrant and an arrest warrant in Massachusetts?
An arrest warrant is issued by a judge based on probable cause that a crime was committed. A bench warrant is issued when someone fails to appear in court or violates a court order. Both authorize police to take you into custody in Massachusetts — bench warrants are far more common in traffic and minor cases.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Massachusetts?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Massachusetts. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Massachusetts?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Massachusetts record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.