Peabody, MA Public Records
Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 55,418 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 16.2 square miles of land. That is up about 917 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Peabody City Clerk (24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960). Deeds for property in Peabody are recorded at the Essex South Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Peabody are generally heard at the Peabody District Court.
📍 Peabody Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Peabody City Clerk
24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960
District Court
Peabody District Court
1 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960
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 Peabody, MA
Criminal case records for Peabody 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 Peabody
| District Court | Peabody District Court1 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960(978) 532-3100 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 Peabody, MA
A people search for Peabody 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 Peabody are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Peabody
| City Clerk | Peabody City Clerk24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960(978) 538-5756 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (978) 538-5900 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Peabody District Court1 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960(978) 532-3100 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 Peabody, MA
Arrest and booking records for Peabody 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 Peabody
| District Court | Peabody District Court1 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960(978) 532-3100 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 Peabody, MA
Court records for Peabody include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Peabody, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Peabody
| District Court | Peabody District Court1 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960(978) 532-3100 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 Peabody, 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 Peabody
| 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 ↗ |
| City Clerk | Peabody City Clerk24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960(978) 538-5756 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (978) 538-5900 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Peabody, 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 Peabody
| City Clerk | Peabody City Clerk24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960(978) 538-5756 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (978) 538-5900 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 Peabody, MA
The official sex offender registry for Peabody 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 Peabody
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Peabody, 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 Peabody
| 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 ↗ |