Nantucket, MA Public Records
Nantucket is a town in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 14,670 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 46.2 square miles of land. That is up about 420 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Nantucket Town Clerk (16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554). Deeds for property in Nantucket are recorded at the Nantucket Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Nantucket are generally heard at the Nantucket District Court.
📍 Nantucket Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Nantucket Town Clerk
16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
District Court
Nantucket District Court
16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554
Superior Court
Nantucket County Superior Court
16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554
Probate and Family Court
Nantucket Probate and Family Court
16 Broad St., 2nd floor, P.O. Box 1116, Nantucket, MA 02554
Registry of Deeds
Nantucket Registry of Deeds
Town Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Nantucket, MA
Criminal case records for Nantucket 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 Nantucket
| District Court | Nantucket District Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-0460 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Nantucket County Superior Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-2559 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Nantucket, MA
A people search for Nantucket 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 Nantucket are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Nantucket
| Town Clerk | Nantucket Town Clerk16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-7216 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Nantucket District Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-0460 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Nantucket County Superior Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-2559 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Nantucket, MA
Arrest and booking records for Nantucket 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 Nantucket
| District Court | Nantucket District Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-0460 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Nantucket County Superior Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-2559 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Nantucket, MA
Court records for Nantucket include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Nantucket, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Nantucket
| District Court | Nantucket District Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-0460 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Nantucket County Superior Court16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-2559 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Nantucket Probate and Family Court16 Broad St., 2nd floor, P.O. Box 1116, Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-2669 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket
| Registry of Deeds | Nantucket Registry of DeedsTown Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-7250www.nantucket-ma.gov/234/Registry-of-Deeds Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Nantucket Town Clerk16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-7216 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket
| Town Clerk | Nantucket Town Clerk16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-7216 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 Nantucket, MA
The official sex offender registry for Nantucket 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 Nantucket
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket
| Probate and Family Court | Nantucket Probate and Family Court16 Broad St., 2nd floor, P.O. Box 1116, Nantucket, MA 02554(508) 228-2669 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 ↗ |