Shrewsbury, MA Public Records
Shrewsbury is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 39,620 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 20.7 square miles of land. That is up about 1,300 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Shrewsbury Town Clerk (100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545). Deeds for property in Shrewsbury are recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Shrewsbury are generally heard at the Westborough District Court.
📍 Shrewsbury Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Shrewsbury Town Clerk
100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
District Court
Westborough District Court
186 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581
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 Shrewsbury, MA
Criminal case records for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
| District Court | Westborough District Court186 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581(508) 366-8266 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 Shrewsbury, MA
A people search for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Shrewsbury
| Town Clerk | Shrewsbury Town Clerk100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545(508) 841-8507 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 841-8585 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Westborough District Court186 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581(508) 366-8266 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 Shrewsbury, MA
Arrest and booking records for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
| District Court | Westborough District Court186 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581(508) 366-8266 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 Shrewsbury, MA
Court records for Shrewsbury include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Shrewsbury, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Shrewsbury
| District Court | Westborough District Court186 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581(508) 366-8266 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 Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury
| Registry of Deeds | Worcester Registry of Deeds90 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608(508) 368-7000www.worcesterdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Shrewsbury Town Clerk100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545(508) 841-8507 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 841-8585 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury
| Town Clerk | Shrewsbury Town Clerk100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545(508) 841-8507 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 841-8585 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 Shrewsbury, MA
The official sex offender registry for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury
| 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 ↗ |