How to Search Suffolk County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Courts. Use MassCourts for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: Register of Deeds.
- Municipal Assessor.
- Tax bills: Municipal Treasurer/Collector.
- Marriage licenses: City or Town Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Jail & Inmate Records
Suffolk County Recorded Documents (Deeds)
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Select Suffolk to search the Registry of Deeds for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.), recorded land, registered land, plans, or registered plans.
Property & Tax Records
Suffolk County Property - Northern District
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Select Suffolk in the drop-down field or on the map to search the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds for property information by name, address, description, and/or town.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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Searchable database of burials in Suffolk County. Site provides a list of cemeteries, cemetery maps, interment records, and gravestone photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Suffolk County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Suffolk County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Suffolk County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Suffolk County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Suffolk County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Suffolk County records available online? ▼
Online access in Suffolk County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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