Massachusetts County Public Records

Massachusetts has 14 counties, each with its own registry of deeds and local offices that hold public records. County governments were abolished in most counties between 1997 and 2000, but registries of deeds continue to operate under state oversight through the Secretary of Commonwealth. Select a county below to find registry contact information, online search portals, recording fees, and how to request public records in that county.

All 14 Massachusetts Counties

Each county below has a dedicated page covering its registry of deeds, online search tools, and local public records resources. Counties are listed alphabetically.