Hingham, MA Public Records
Hingham is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 24,414 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 22.2 square miles of land. That is up about 130 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Hingham Town Clerk (210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043). Deeds for property in Hingham are recorded at the Plymouth Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Hingham are generally heard at the Hingham District Court.
📍 Hingham Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Hingham Town Clerk
210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043
District Court
Hingham District Court
28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043
Superior Court
Plymouth County Superior Court
52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360
Registry of Deeds
Plymouth Registry of Deeds
50 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02361
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Hingham, MA
Criminal case records for Hingham 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 Hingham
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Hingham, MA
A people search for Hingham 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 Hingham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Hingham
| Town Clerk | Hingham Town Clerk210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043(781) 741-1410 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (781) 741-1400 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Hingham, MA
Arrest and booking records for Hingham 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 Hingham
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Hingham, MA
Court records for Hingham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Hingham, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Hingham
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Plymouth Probate and Family Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Hingham, 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 Hingham
| Registry of Deeds | Plymouth Registry of Deeds50 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02361(508) 830-9200www.plymouthdeeds.org Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Hingham Town Clerk210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043(781) 741-1410 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (781) 741-1400 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Hingham, 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 Hingham
| Town Clerk | Hingham Town Clerk210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043(781) 741-1410 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (781) 741-1400 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 Hingham, MA
The official sex offender registry for Hingham 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 Hingham
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Hingham, 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 Hingham
| Probate and Family Court | Plymouth Probate and Family Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204 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 ↗ |