Amherst, MA Public Records
Amherst is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 40,989 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 27.6 square miles of land. That is up about 1,725 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Amherst Town Clerk (4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002). Deeds for property in Amherst are recorded at the Hampshire Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Amherst are generally heard at the Eastern Hampshire District Court.
📍 Amherst Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Amherst Town Clerk
4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002
District Court
Eastern Hampshire District Court
205 State St., Route 202, Belchertown, MA 01007
Superior Court
Hampshire County Superior Court
15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01061
Probate and Family Court
Hampshire Probate and Family Court
15 Atwood Dr., Northampton, MA 01060
Registry of Deeds
Hampshire Registry of Deeds
60 Railroad Ave, Northampton, MA 01060
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Amherst, MA
Criminal case records for Amherst 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 Amherst
| District Court | Eastern Hampshire District Court205 State St., Route 202, Belchertown, MA 01007(413) 213-7610 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hampshire County Superior Court15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01061(413) 584-5810 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Amherst, MA
A people search for Amherst 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 Amherst are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Amherst
| City Clerk | Amherst Town Clerk4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002(413) 259-3035 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (413) 259-3333 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Eastern Hampshire District Court205 State St., Route 202, Belchertown, MA 01007(413) 213-7610 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hampshire County Superior Court15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01061(413) 584-5810 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Amherst, MA
Arrest and booking records for Amherst 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 Amherst
| District Court | Eastern Hampshire District Court205 State St., Route 202, Belchertown, MA 01007(413) 213-7610 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hampshire County Superior Court15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01061(413) 584-5810 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Amherst, MA
Court records for Amherst include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Amherst, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Amherst
| District Court | Eastern Hampshire District Court205 State St., Route 202, Belchertown, MA 01007(413) 213-7610 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hampshire County Superior Court15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01061(413) 584-5810 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Hampshire Probate and Family Court15 Atwood Dr., Northampton, MA 01060(413) 586-8500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Amherst, 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 Amherst
| Registry of Deeds | Hampshire Registry of Deeds60 Railroad Ave, Northampton, MA 01060(413) 584-3637massrods.com/hampshire Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Clerk | Amherst Town Clerk4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002(413) 259-3035 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (413) 259-3333 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Amherst, 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 Amherst
| City Clerk | Amherst Town Clerk4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002(413) 259-3035 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (413) 259-3333 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 Amherst, MA
The official sex offender registry for Amherst 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 Amherst
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Amherst, 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 Amherst
| Probate and Family Court | Hampshire Probate and Family Court15 Atwood Dr., Northampton, MA 01060(413) 586-8500 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 ↗ |