Massachusetts Public Records

Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Massachusetts Attorney:
  Look up lawyers names, educational background, licensing, expiration and disciplinary history.
• Massachusetts Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Massachusetts Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Massachusetts Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• Massachusetts Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Massachusetts Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Massachusetts Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Massachusetts Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Massachusetts Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files — the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found..
• Massachusetts Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Massachusetts Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• Massachusetts Divorce Records:
  Certified divorce decrees, family law cases and court rulings.
• Massachusetts Military Records:
  Military background from all five branches of service.
• Massachusetts Missing People:
  Photos, description and available details of persons reported missing to law enforcement.
• Massachusetts Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Massachusetts Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• Massachusetts Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• Massachusetts Question/Answer
  Ask questions and view answers about Massachusetts Public Records

Recent court criminal actions, civil lawsuits and bankruptcy filings.

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Massachusetts
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-11839
  Party Name:	Joseph v. Turco et al
  Date Published:	September 19, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.mad.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Bankruptcy Court Records for the District of Massachusetts
  Case Number:	19-13174
  Party Name:	Kenneth T. Martin
  Date Published:	September 19, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.mab.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Massachusetts
  Case Number:	4:18-cv-40017
  Party Name:	TOTAL DESIGN SERVICES, INC. v. Internal Revenue Service
  Date Published:	September 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.mad.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Massachusetts
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-11876
  Party Name:	Drake v. Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization, Inc. et al
  Date Published:	September 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.mad.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Massachusetts
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-11788
  Party Name:	Webster v. Medieros
  Date Published:	September 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.mad.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Massachusetts
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-11978
  Party Name:	Pryce v. Souza
  Date Published:	September 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.mad.uscourts.gov
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Published current arrests, charges and information released by law enforcement and news

• Somerville Police Crime Log September 11 – 14
  Arrests: Luciano Castro, September 11, 1:14 a.m., arrested at Fellsway West on warrant charges of miscellaneous municipal ordinance violation, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older, and assault and battery. Marcus Peterson, September 11, 3:02 p.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave. on a warrant charge of felony daytime breaking and entering. Kevin Headley,
  September 17, 2019
  Source: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com
• Somerville Police Crime Log September 3 – 8
  Arrests: * Stacy Powell, of 2 Edgar Ct., September 3, 12:53 a.m., arrested at Cutter Ave. on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. Jeffrey Lefoy, of 5 Berkeley St., Quincy, September 3, 1:18 a.m., arrested at Moreland St. on a charge of receiving a stolen motor vehicle. Crystal
  September 10, 2019
  Source: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com
• Somerville Police Crime Log August 26 – 31
  Arrests: * Keyanna Jackson, of 22 Wentsworth St., Boston, August 26, 1:36 p.m., arrested at Artisan Way on warrant charges of shoplifting over $250 by concealing merchandise and credit card fraud over $1200. Samuel Valera, of 3233 Avalon Dr., Peabody, August 27, 5:58 p.m., arrested at Franklin St. on a warrant charge of indecent exposure.
  September 04, 2019
  Source: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com
• Somerville Police Crime Log August 26 – 31
  Arrests: Keyanna Jackson, of 22 Wentsworth St., Boston, August 26, 1:36 p.m., arrested at Artisan Way on warrant charges of shoplifting over $250 by concealing merchandise and credit card fraud over $1200. Samuel Valera, of 3233 Avalon Dr., Peabody, August 27, 5:58 p.m., arrested at Franklin St. on a warrant charge of indecent exposure. John
  September 04, 2019
  Source: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com
• Somerville Police Crime Log August 19 – 25
  Arrests: * Terrence Morrison, of 21 Michigan Ave., August 19, 10:17 a.m., arrested at home on charges of resisting arrest and multiple counts of assault and battery on a police officer, and on warrant charges of larceny of credit card, credit card fraud under $1200, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, and larceny over $1200. Ithamar
  August 27, 2019
  Source: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com
• Somerville Police Crime Log August 12 – 15
  Arrests: * Rydjoechy Saturne, of 51 Marshall St., August 12, 6:27 p.m., arrested at Marshall St. on a courtesy booking. Thomas Murphy, of 33 Reagent Rd., Malden, August 13, 3:15 p.m., arrested at Mystic Ave. on multiple charges of larceny under $1200, and on a warrant charge of conspiracy to violate drug law. Keith Hill,
  August 20, 2019
  Source: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com
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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

• Missing: Emma Tatro
  Emma Tatro, Age Now: 16, Missing: 09/15/2019. Missing From Carver, Ma. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Carver Police Department (massachusetts) 1-508-866-2000.
  September 17, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Destiny Ramos
  Destiny Ramos, Age Now: 14, Missing: 09/10/2019. Missing From Holyoke, Ma. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Holyoke Police Department (massachusetts) 1-413-322-6900.
  September 16, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Lilyan Trussell
  Lilyan Trussell, Age Now: 17, Missing: 08/19/2019. Missing From Haverhill, Ma. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Haverhill Police Department (massachusetts) 1-978-373-1212.
  September 16, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Andrew Loya
  Andrew Loya, Age Now: 15, Missing: 05/26/2019. Missing From New Bedford, Ma. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: New Bedford Police Department (massachusetts) 1-508-991-6350.
  September 16, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Gizelle Dasilva Teles
  Gizelle Dasilva Teles, Age Now: 15, Missing: 08/26/2019. Missing From New Bedford, Ma. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: New Bedford Police Department (massachusetts) 1-508-991-6350.
  September 13, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: David Reynolds
  David Reynolds, Age Now: 31, Missing: 09/01/2004. Missing From Fitchburg, Ma. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Fitchburg Police Department (massachusetts) 1-978-345-4355.
  September 13, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

• Other On 1100 Block Of Mass Av, Boston, Ma
  Perp Search/Chase. BPD o/s Stop & Shop, security chasing suspect for wallet theft, WMA 20s 6ft blue shirt/jeans, NB
  September 16, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Shooting On 00 Block Of Creston St, Boston, Ma
  Shooting/Stabbing. Dropped of gunshot victim at BMC, crime scene here, ballistics and damage to house, no suspect info
  September 16, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Other On 00 Block Of Humboldt Av, Boston, Ma
  Violent Crime. BPD o/s shots fired, multiple casings, 2 BMAs fled on foot, checking for victims.
  September 15, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Other On 00 Block Of Hammond St, Boston, Ma
  Violent Crime. BPD o/s attempted purse snatch, BMA 40s 509 green jacket dark pants fled to Shawmut Av
  September 15, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Assault On 00 Block Of Old Ironsides Way, Boston, Ma
  Shooting/Stabbing. BPD o/s man stabbed in the head during a fight, ear avulsion, BEMS to MGH, uncooperative
  September 15, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Assault On 200 Block Of Walnut Av, Boston, Ma
  Shooting/Stabbing. U/D: 1 victim serious 1 victim minor wounds, BEMS to BMC, suspect BMA black shorts
  September 15, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
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Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

• Updated: Missing Person • Nolan Gargas • Watertown, Massachusetts • 26 Years Old
  June 07, 2017
  Source: http://missing.report
• Missing Person • Millenia Cruz • Rutland, Massachusetts •18 Years Old
  January 18, 2017
  Source: http://missing.report
• Updated: Missing Person • William Brown • Greenfield, Massachusetts • 18 Years Old
  January 16, 2017
  Source: http://missing.report

• About Massachusetts ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates
  Massachusetts's demographic and housing ACS survey of 6,657,291 being 2.12 percent of U.S. residents is comprised of 48.4% males and 51.6% of females. American Community Survey separates various ethnicities depending on the area's population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. ACS is an ongoing survey with five year estimates down to the block group scale providing a summary spanning five years, from 2010 to 2014 and released in 2014. View the percentage of the population by race, including various groups of Native Americans, Asians, American Indian, Alaska Native, and two or more races.
• About Massachusetts Selected Social Characteristics
  The Massachusetts social characteristics data of 2,538,485 households, which make up 2.18 percent of all U.S. households, are surveyed by ACS . View the number and percentages of married and divorced residents 15 years and older, including 1,615,062 families with and without children. There are 1,760,905 persons enrolled in school which are 3 years of age and over are separated by education level from nursery school to graduate and professional degrees. The state's resident social characteristics collected data include estimated percentages and totals of persons which are foreign born, Island areas, born abroad to American parent(s), citizenship status and ancestry.
• About Massachusetts Selected Economic Characteristics
  The Massachusetts American Community Survey economic characteristics displays current and past employment of 5,427,407 persons which are 16 years of age and older comprising of 2.18 percent of the United States labor force. Employment numbers of 3,663,086 civilians in various occupations from construction to information technology collected by industry. Overview of income and benefits in 2014, received from private entities and public public assistance. Population of the labor force with private or public health coverage for both employed and unemployed residents. Data regarding the percentage of families with income below poverty level are collected by age groups ranging from persons under the age of 18 to 65 years and over.
• About Massachusetts Selected Housing Characteristics
  Massachusetts housing characteristics are collected from 2,816,875 dwellings making up 2.12 percent of all U.S. housing, includes a survey of either inhabited 2,538,485 or uninhabited 278,390 domiciles. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. Find out which mode of transportation 2,538,485 commuters in the state used to get to work. Look up the type of energy utilized by individual occupied residences. An overview of median monthly homeowner costs with or without mortgage. Percentage of rent versus income per household and homeowner costs as percentage of household income. Information collected begins with residence from 1969 or earlier.

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  6,547,629
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  6,349,119
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  3%
• Net change of residents' total population
  198,532
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  6,349,097
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  385,851
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  6%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  1,433,002
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  22%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  14%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  894,514
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  5,265,236
• State's black resident population
  434,398
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  18,850
• State's Asian resident population
  349,768
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  2,223
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  172,003
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  627,654
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  4,984,800
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  80%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  7%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  5%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  10%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  76%

• Vital Statistics

  
  
  Births and deaths occurring in Massachusetts
  
• Births
  77,967
• Deaths
  52,917
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  384
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  86%

• Resident Background Information

  
  
  Education and background history of Massachusetts Residents
  
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  14%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  20%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  88%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  38%
• Total number of Veterans
  440,732

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  
  
  Households located in Massachusetts
  
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  27 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  2,748,321
• Net change of housing units estimates
  126,314
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  5%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  65%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $357,600
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  41%
• Total number of households
  2,465,654
• Average size of households
  3

• Massachusetts Employment Data

  
  
  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
  
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $33,460
• Statewide income of median households in Massachusetts
  $64,057
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  10%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $316,896
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $48,995
• Labor force of civilian workers
  3,473,497
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  292,792
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  8%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  4,198,813
• Net change of employment in all industries
  102,262
• People employed by the government
  445,059
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  249,652,988
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  59,458
• Number of private non farm establishments
  174,290
• Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
  455,641
• Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
  14,917,210

• People and Businesses

  
  
  Firms and companies of Massachusetts
  
• Total number of firms located in the state
  596,835
• Total percentage of black owned private firms
  3%
• Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
  0%
• Total percentage of Asian owned firms
  3%
• Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
  0%
• Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
  3%
• Total percentage of Women owned private firms
  30%
• Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
  86,428,959
• Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
  95,275,672
• Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
  88,082,966
• Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
  13,553

• Land Valuation

  
  
  Property value and Massachusetts territory
  
• Totals of building permits for new private housing units
  7,941
• The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
  1,554,373
• Adjusted acres of land in farms
  517,879
• Size in square miles of land
  7,840
• Population per square mile
  835