Lowell, MA Public Records
Lowell is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 120,418 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 13.6 square miles of land. That is up about 4,858 residents since the 2020 Census base. Deeds for property in Lowell are recorded at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Lowell are generally heard at the Lowell District Court.
📍 Lowell Record Offices & Courts
City Hall
City of Lowell City Hall
375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
District Court
Lowell District Court
370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852
Superior Court
Middlesex County Superior Court
200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801
Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Probate and Family Court North - Lowell
370 Jackson Street, 5th floor, Lowell, MA 01852
Registry of Deeds
Middlesex North Registry of Deeds
370 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Lowell, MA
Criminal case records for Lowell 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 Lowell
| District Court | Lowell District Court370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852(978) 459-4101 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 Lowell, MA
A people search for Lowell 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 Lowell are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Lowell
| City Hall | City of Lowell City Hall375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852(978) 674-4000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Lowell District Court370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852(978) 459-4101 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 Lowell, MA
Arrest and booking records for Lowell 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 Lowell
| District Court | Lowell District Court370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852(978) 459-4101 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 Lowell, MA
Court records for Lowell include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Lowell, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Lowell
| District Court | Lowell District Court370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852(978) 459-4101 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 North - Lowell370 Jackson Street, 5th floor, Lowell, MA 01852(978) 656-7700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Lowell, 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 Lowell
| Registry of Deeds | Middlesex North Registry of Deeds370 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852(978) 322-9000www.lowelldeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall | City of Lowell City Hall375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852(978) 674-4000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Lowell, 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 Lowell
| City Hall | City of Lowell City Hall375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852(978) 674-4000 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 Lowell, MA
The official sex offender registry for Lowell 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 Lowell
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Lowell, 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 Lowell
| Probate and Family Court | Middlesex Probate and Family Court North - Lowell370 Jackson Street, 5th floor, Lowell, MA 01852(978) 656-7700 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 ↗ |