Aquinnah, MA Public Records
Aquinnah is a town in Dukes County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 451 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 5.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Aquinnah Town Clerk (955 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535). Deeds for property in Aquinnah are recorded at the Dukes Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Aquinnah are generally heard at the Edgartown District Court.
📍 Aquinnah Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Aquinnah Town Clerk
955 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535
District Court
Edgartown District Court
81 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539
Superior Court
Dukes County Superior Court
81 Main St., P.O. Box 1267, Edgartown, MA 02539
Probate and Family Court
Dukes Probate and Family Court
81 Main St., P.O. Box 237, Edgartown, MA 02539
Registry of Deeds
Dukes Registry of Deeds
81 Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Aquinnah, MA
Criminal case records for Aquinnah 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 Aquinnah
| District Court | Edgartown District Court81 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Dukes County Superior Court81 Main St., P.O. Box 1267, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4668 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Aquinnah, MA
A people search for Aquinnah 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 Aquinnah are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Aquinnah
| Town Clerk | Aquinnah Town Clerk955 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535(508) 645-2304 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 645-2300 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Edgartown District Court81 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Dukes County Superior Court81 Main St., P.O. Box 1267, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4668 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Aquinnah, MA
Arrest and booking records for Aquinnah 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 Aquinnah
| District Court | Edgartown District Court81 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Dukes County Superior Court81 Main St., P.O. Box 1267, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4668 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Aquinnah, MA
Court records for Aquinnah include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Aquinnah, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Aquinnah
| District Court | Edgartown District Court81 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Dukes County Superior Court81 Main St., P.O. Box 1267, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4668 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Dukes Probate and Family Court81 Main St., P.O. Box 237, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4703 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Aquinnah, 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 Aquinnah
| Registry of Deeds | Dukes Registry of Deeds81 Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4025www.dukescountydeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Aquinnah Town Clerk955 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535(508) 645-2304 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 645-2300 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Aquinnah, 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 Aquinnah
| Town Clerk | Aquinnah Town Clerk955 State Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535(508) 645-2304 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 645-2300 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 Aquinnah, MA
The official sex offender registry for Aquinnah 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 Aquinnah
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Aquinnah, 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 Aquinnah
| Probate and Family Court | Dukes Probate and Family Court81 Main St., P.O. Box 237, Edgartown, MA 02539(508) 627-4703 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 ↗ |