Lexington, MA Public Records
Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 34,743 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 16.4 square miles of land. That is up about 288 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Lexington Town Clerk (1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420). Deeds for property in Lexington are recorded at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Lexington are generally heard at the Concord District Court.
📍 Lexington Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Lexington Town Clerk
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
District Court
Concord District Court
305 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742
Superior Court
Middlesex County Superior Court
200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801
Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Probate and Family Court South - Woburn
10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801
Registry of Deeds
Middlesex South Registry of Deeds
208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141-0068
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Lexington, MA
Criminal case records for Lexington 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 Lexington
| District Court | Concord District Court305 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742(978) 369-0500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Lexington, MA
A people search for Lexington 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 Lexington are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Lexington
| Town Clerk | Lexington Town Clerk1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420(781) 698-4558 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (781) 862-0500 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Concord District Court305 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742(978) 369-0500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Lexington, MA
Arrest and booking records for Lexington 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 Lexington
| District Court | Concord District Court305 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742(978) 369-0500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Lexington, MA
Court records for Lexington include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Lexington, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Lexington
| District Court | Concord District Court305 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742(978) 369-0500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Middlesex Probate and Family Court South - Woburn10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 865-4000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Lexington, 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 Lexington
| Registry of Deeds | Middlesex South Registry of Deeds208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141-0068(617) 679-6300www.middlesexsouthregistry.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Lexington Town Clerk1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420(781) 698-4558 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (781) 862-0500 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Lexington, 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 Lexington
| Town Clerk | Lexington Town Clerk1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420(781) 698-4558 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (781) 862-0500 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 Lexington, MA
The official sex offender registry for Lexington 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 Lexington
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Lexington, 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 Lexington
| Probate and Family Court | Middlesex Probate and Family Court South - Woburn10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 865-4000 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 ↗ |