Fairhaven, MA Public Records
Fairhaven is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 16,005 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 12.4 square miles of land. That is up about 86 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Fairhaven Town Clerk (40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719). Deeds for property in Fairhaven are recorded at the Bristol South Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Fairhaven are generally heard at the New Bedford District Court.
📍 Fairhaven Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Fairhaven Town Clerk
40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
District Court
New Bedford District Court
75 N. Sixth St., New Bedford, MA 02740
Superior Court
Bristol County Superior Court
9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780
Probate and Family Court
Bristol Probate and Family Court
40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780
Registry of Deeds
Bristol South Registry of Deeds
25 North 6th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Fairhaven, MA
Criminal case records for Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven
| District Court | New Bedford District Court75 N. Sixth St., New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-9700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Fairhaven, MA
A people search for Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Fairhaven
| Town Clerk | Fairhaven Town Clerk40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719(508) 979-4023 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | New Bedford District Court75 N. Sixth St., New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-9700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Fairhaven, MA
Arrest and booking records for Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven
| District Court | New Bedford District Court75 N. Sixth St., New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-9700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Fairhaven, MA
Court records for Fairhaven include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Fairhaven, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Fairhaven
| District Court | New Bedford District Court75 N. Sixth St., New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-9700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven
| Registry of Deeds | Bristol South Registry of Deeds25 North 6th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 993-2603www.newbedforddeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Fairhaven Town Clerk40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719(508) 979-4023 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven
| Town Clerk | Fairhaven Town Clerk40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719(508) 979-4023 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 Fairhaven, MA
The official sex offender registry for Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven
| Probate and Family Court | Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040 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 ↗ |