Quincy Public Records Database

Quincy public records are maintained by the City Clerk, the Assessor's Office, and other city departments in Norfolk County. Quincy is one of the larger cities on the South Shore, located just south of Boston along the Red Line. This page covers where to find Quincy public records, how to submit a formal request, and what each city office holds.

Quincy City Clerk

The Quincy City Clerk is at City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street. This office holds vital records, business certificates, dog licenses, public meeting minutes, and City Council records. The Clerk is the main point of contact for records tied to the formal operations of city government. If you are not sure which office holds the document you need, start with the City Clerk's office and staff will direct you.

Quincy City Hall is near the Quincy Center MBTA Red Line station. The station is about two blocks from City Hall, making it easy to visit without driving. Bring a valid photo ID when requesting vital records in person.

The screenshot below shows the Quincy city website, which links to department contacts, public records services, and online tools.

The Quincy city website connects residents to the City Clerk, Assessor, and other departments holding public records.

Requesting Quincy Public Records

Anyone can request public records from Quincy under MGL Chapter 66, Section 10. The city has 10 business days to respond. Quincy has an online public records request form at quincyma.gov. You can use this form to submit a request electronically. You can also email cityclerk@quincyma.gov or submit a written request in person at City Hall.

Quincy is a municipality with over 20,000 residents. The first two hours of staff time spent on a records request are free. After that, the hourly rate is capped at $25. Copies on paper cost $0.05 per page. Electronic records sent by email are generally free. If the city denies your request, you can appeal to the Supervisor of Records at One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, MA 02108. Public records law is overseen statewide by the Secretary of the Commonwealth at mass.gov/orgs/secretary-of-the-commonwealth.

Note: For publicly posted documents like meeting agendas or city council votes, check the city website first before submitting a formal request.

Quincy Vital Records

The Quincy City Clerk issues certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records. Each certified copy costs $15. You can make a request in person at City Hall or by mail. Mail requests need a completed form, a photocopy of a government-issued photo ID, and payment by check or money order made out to the City of Quincy. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with mail requests for return delivery.

Certified copies are available to the individual named on the record, close family members, legal guardians, and parties with a documented legal need. Genealogy researchers may be able to access older records under state law. If the Quincy City Clerk cannot fulfill your request, the state Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics is the next step for birth, death, and marriage records statewide.

Quincy Property and Assessor Records

The Quincy Assessor's Office holds property assessments, ownership records, and tax data for all Quincy parcels. These records are public. The Assessor is part of city government and can be reached through the city's main website at quincyma.gov. Current and prior year assessed values, tax class, lot details, and building data are searchable online through the city's property database.

For recorded deeds, mortgages, and other land instruments, the Norfolk Registry of Deeds is the right resource. The registry is at 649 High Street in Dedham and can be reached at (781) 461-6107. Online deed and instrument searches for Quincy are available at no charge through MassLandRecords.com. The registry covers all of Norfolk County, which includes Quincy. Search by name, address, or document type.

Quincy Court and Police Records

Quincy District Court serves the city and nearby communities. Cases can be searched through MassCourts.org, the state's free public case access portal. The system covers civil and criminal cases across all Massachusetts trial courts. You can search by name or case number. Most docket information is viewable at no charge.

The Quincy Police Department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and other police records. Contact the department through the city's main website at quincyma.gov. Submit a written request with the date, location, and names involved. Police records requests follow the 10-business-day rule set by state law. Fees may apply for paper copies. For criminal background checks, use the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services at mass.gov/orgs/dcjis.

Note: Sex offender registry information is maintained by the Sex Offender Registry Board at mass.gov/sorb and is free to search online.

Norfolk County Public Records

Quincy is one of the largest cities in Norfolk County. The Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Dedham handles all recorded land documents for Quincy. County courts also serve Quincy residents for civil and criminal matters. For more on county-level public records in Norfolk County, visit the county page.

View Norfolk County Public Records

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Quincy is located just south of Boston with several other qualifying cities nearby along the South Shore and in the metro area.