Gloucester, MA Public Records
Gloucester is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 30,491 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 26.2 square miles of land. That is up about 755 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Gloucester City Clerk (9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930). Deeds for property in Gloucester are recorded at the Essex South Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Gloucester are generally heard at the Gloucester District Court.
📍 Gloucester Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Gloucester City Clerk
9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
District Court
Gloucester District Court
197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Superior Court
Essex County Superior Court
56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970
Probate and Family Court
Essex Probate and Family Court
36 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970
Registry of Deeds
Essex South Registry of Deeds
Beverly Office, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C, Beverly, MA 01915, Salem Office, Salem Civil Process Office, 35 Congress Street, Suite 2100A, Salem, MA 01970
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Gloucester, MA
Criminal case records for Gloucester 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 Gloucester
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Gloucester, MA
A people search for Gloucester 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 Gloucester are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Gloucester
| City Clerk | Gloucester City Clerk9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 281-9720 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (978) 632-1900 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Gloucester, MA
Arrest and booking records for Gloucester 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 Gloucester
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Gloucester, MA
Court records for Gloucester include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Gloucester, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Gloucester
| District Court | Gloucester District Court197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 283-2620 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Essex County Superior Court56 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-5500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Essex Probate and Family Court36 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-1020 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester
| Registry of Deeds | Essex South Registry of DeedsBeverly Office, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C, Beverly, MA 01915, Salem Office, Salem Civil Process Office, 35 Congress Street, Suite 2100A, Salem, MA 01970(978) 542-1704www.salemdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Clerk | Gloucester City Clerk9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 281-9720 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (978) 632-1900 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester
| City Clerk | Gloucester City Clerk9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930(978) 281-9720 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (978) 632-1900 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 Gloucester, MA
The official sex offender registry for Gloucester 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 Gloucester
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester
| Probate and Family Court | Essex Probate and Family Court36 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970(978) 744-1020 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 ↗ |