Somerset, MA Public Records
Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 18,375 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 7.9 square miles of land. That is up about 69 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Somerset Town Clerk (140 Wood Street, Somerset, MA 02726). Deeds for property in Somerset are recorded at the Bristol Fall River Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Somerset are generally heard at the Fall River District Court.
📍 Somerset Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Somerset Town Clerk
140 Wood Street, Somerset, MA 02726
District Court
Fall River District Court
186 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02721
Superior Court
Bristol County Superior Court
9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780
Probate and Family Court
Bristol Probate and Family Court
40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780
Registry of Deeds
Bristol Fall River Registry of Deeds
441 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Somerset, MA
Criminal case records for Somerset 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 Somerset
| District Court | Fall River District Court186 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02721 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Somerset, MA
A people search for Somerset 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 Somerset are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Somerset
| Town Clerk | Somerset Town Clerk140 Wood Street, Somerset, MA 02726(508) 646-2818 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 646-2800 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Fall River District Court186 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02721 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Somerset, MA
Arrest and booking records for Somerset 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 Somerset
| District Court | Fall River District Court186 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02721 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Somerset, MA
Court records for Somerset include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Somerset, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Somerset
| District Court | Fall River District Court186 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02721 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Somerset, 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 Somerset
| Registry of Deeds | Bristol Fall River Registry of Deeds441 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720(508) 673-2910www.fallriverdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Somerset Town Clerk140 Wood Street, Somerset, MA 02726(508) 646-2818 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 646-2800 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Somerset, 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 Somerset
| Town Clerk | Somerset Town Clerk140 Wood Street, Somerset, MA 02726(508) 646-2818 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 646-2800 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 Somerset, MA
The official sex offender registry for Somerset 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 Somerset
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Somerset, 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 Somerset
| Probate and Family Court | Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040 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 ↗ |