Essex, MA Public Records
Essex is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 3,760 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 14.0 square miles of land. That is up about 82 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Essex Town Clerk (30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929). Deeds for property in Essex are recorded at the Essex South Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Essex are generally heard at the Gloucester District Court.
📍 Essex Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Essex Town Clerk
30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929
District Court
Gloucester District Court
197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Superior Court
Essex County Superior Court
56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970
Probate and Family Court
Essex Probate and Family Court
36 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970
Registry of Deeds
Essex South Registry of Deeds
Beverly Office, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C, Beverly, MA 01915, Salem Office, Salem Civil Process Office, 35 Congress Street, Suite 2100A, Salem, MA 01970
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Essex, MA
Criminal case records for Essex are kept by the Massachusetts Court System. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Essex
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Essex, MA
A people search for Essex pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Essex are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Essex
| Town Clerk | Essex Town Clerk30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929(978) 768-7111 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Essex, MA
Arrest and booking records for Essex are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Massachusetts State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Essex
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Essex, MA
Court records for Essex include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Essex, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Essex
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Essex Probate and Family Court36 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-1020 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Essex, MA
Deeds are recorded at one of 21 Registry of Deeds districts (some counties are split into North/South or other districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Essex
| Registry of Deeds | Essex South Registry of DeedsBeverly Office, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C, Beverly, MA 01915, Salem Office, Salem Civil Process Office, 35 Congress Street, Suite 2100A, Salem, MA 01970(978) 542-1704www.salemdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Essex Town Clerk30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929(978) 768-7111 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Essex, MA
In Massachusetts, the city or town clerk where a birth, marriage or death occurred keeps the original record and can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Essex
| Town Clerk | Essex Town Clerk30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929(978) 768-7111 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| State vital records office | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics150 Mount Vernon Street, 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Essex, MA
The official sex offender registry for Essex is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Essex
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Essex, MA
Divorce cases are filed in the Probate and Family Court for the county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Essex
| Probate and Family Court | Essex Probate and Family Court36 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-1020 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics150 Mount Vernon Street, 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125 Source: mass.gov ↗ |