Petersham, MA Public Records
Petersham is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 1,246 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 54.2 square miles of land. That is up about 51 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Petersham Town Clerk (3 South Main Street, Petersham, MA 01366). Deeds for property in Petersham are recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Petersham are generally heard at the Gardner District Court.
📍 Petersham Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Petersham Town Clerk
3 South Main Street, Petersham, MA 01366
District Court
Gardner District Court
108 Matthews St., Gardner, MA 01440
Superior Court
Worcester County Superior Court
225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608
Probate and Family Court
Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Registry of Deeds
Worcester Registry of Deeds
90 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Petersham, MA
Criminal case records for Petersham 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 Petersham
| District Court | Gardner District Court108 Matthews St., Gardner, MA 01440(978) 632-2373 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Worcester County Superior Court225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2300 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Petersham, MA
A people search for Petersham 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 Petersham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Petersham
| Town Clerk | Petersham Town Clerk3 South Main Street, Petersham, MA 01366(978) 724-6649 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (978) 724-3353 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Gardner District Court108 Matthews St., Gardner, MA 01440(978) 632-2373 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Worcester County Superior Court225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2300 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Petersham, MA
Arrest and booking records for Petersham 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 Petersham
| District Court | Gardner District Court108 Matthews St., Gardner, MA 01440(978) 632-2373 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Worcester County Superior Court225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2300 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Petersham, MA
Court records for Petersham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Petersham, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Petersham
| District Court | Gardner District Court108 Matthews St., Gardner, MA 01440(978) 632-2373 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Worcester County Superior Court225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2300 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Worcester Probate and Family Court225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Petersham, 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 Petersham
| Registry of Deeds | Worcester Registry of Deeds90 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608(508) 368-7000www.worcesterdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Petersham Town Clerk3 South Main Street, Petersham, MA 01366(978) 724-6649 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (978) 724-3353 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Petersham, 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 Petersham
| Town Clerk | Petersham Town Clerk3 South Main Street, Petersham, MA 01366(978) 724-6649 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (978) 724-3353 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 Petersham, MA
The official sex offender registry for Petersham 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 Petersham
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Petersham, 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 Petersham
| Probate and Family Court | Worcester Probate and Family Court225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200 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 ↗ |