Braintree, MA Public Records
Braintree is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 39,134 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 13.8 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Braintree Town Clerk (1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184). Deeds for property in Braintree are recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Braintree are generally heard at the Quincy District Court.
📍 Braintree Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Braintree Town Clerk
1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
City Hall
Town of Braintree Town Hall
1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
District Court
Quincy District Court
1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169
Superior Court
Norfolk County Superior Court
650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Probate and Family Court
Norfolk Probate and Family Court
35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021
Registry of Deeds
Norfolk Registry of Deeds
649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026-0069
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Braintree, MA
Criminal case records for Braintree 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 Braintree
| District Court | Quincy District Court1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169(617) 471-1650 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Norfolk County Superior Court650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026(781) 326-1600 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Braintree, MA
A people search for Braintree 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 Braintree are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Braintree
| City Clerk | Braintree Town Clerk1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184(781) 794-8240 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall | Town of Braintree Town Hall1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184(781) 794-8000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Quincy District Court1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169(617) 471-1650 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Norfolk County Superior Court650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026(781) 326-1600 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Braintree, MA
Arrest and booking records for Braintree 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 Braintree
| District Court | Quincy District Court1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169(617) 471-1650 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Norfolk County Superior Court650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026(781) 326-1600 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Braintree, MA
Court records for Braintree include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Braintree, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Braintree
| District Court | Quincy District Court1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169(617) 471-1650 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Norfolk County Superior Court650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026(781) 326-1600 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Norfolk Probate and Family Court35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021(781) 830-1200 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Braintree, 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 Braintree
| Registry of Deeds | Norfolk Registry of Deeds649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026-0069(781) 461-6101www.norfolkdeeds.org Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Clerk | Braintree Town Clerk1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184(781) 794-8240 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall | Town of Braintree Town Hall1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184(781) 794-8000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Braintree, 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 Braintree
| City Clerk | Braintree Town Clerk1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184(781) 794-8240 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall | Town of Braintree Town Hall1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184(781) 794-8000 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 Braintree, MA
The official sex offender registry for Braintree 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 Braintree
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Braintree, 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 Braintree
| Probate and Family Court | Norfolk Probate and Family Court35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021(781) 830-1200 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 ↗ |