Find Public Records in Essex County, Massachusetts
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General information about Essex County
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Population: 738,984 Area: 498 sq. miles County Seat: |
Area Code(s): 978 781 508 Time Zone: Eastern |
Like most counties in Massachusetts, Essex County has no county government. County government in 8 of Massachusetts' 14 counties was abolished between 1997 and 2000; those counties' boundaries are now primarily geographic. Essex County's government was abolished in 1999 and its governmental functions were transferred to various state agencies. Essex County was established in 1643; today it is the third most populous county in Massachusetts. It is bordered by Suffolk County to the south and Middlesex County to the west. Its eastern boundary is the Atlantic Ocean. Its northern boundary is with New Hampshire's Rockingham County plus a short stretch of Hillsborough County to the northwest. Essex County is home to 10 cities and 24 towns. Its largest city is Lynn, with 105,860 residents. Take a look at the categories below to find a multitude of public records and documents, including court records, recorded documents, and deed records. [1]
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Massachusetts Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general Massachusetts court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in Massachusetts.
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Essex County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Essex County, Massachusetts. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Recorded Document Search
Search Essex County Northern District recorded and registered land documents by name.
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Registry of Deeds, Northern District
Essex County Registry of Deeds, Northern District
354 Merrimack Street, Suite 304, Lawrence, MA 01843 Phone: (978) 683-2745 Fax: (978) 681-5409 The Northern District includes the towns of Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover. |
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Essex County Census Information Summary
Essex County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Recorded Document Search
Search Essex County Southern District recorded and registered land documents by name.
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Register of Deeds, Southern District
Essex County Register of Deeds, Southern District
Shetland Park, 45 Congress St., Suite 4100, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: (978) 542-1700 Fax: (978) 744-7679 The Southern District includes the towns of Amesbury, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, and West Newbury. |
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Sex Offender Registry
Search for registered level 3 sex offenders living in the Massachusetts. Search by last name, county, city or zip code.
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Inmate Search
Search Massachusetts Department of Correction inmate records through Vinelink by offender ID or name.
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Contact Info
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Sheriff's Office and Jail
Essex County Sheriff's Department
20 Manning Ave., Middleton, MA. 01949 Phone: (978) 750-1900 |
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