Scituate, MA Public Records
Scituate is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 19,598 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 17.2 square miles of land. That is up about 532 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Scituate Town Clerk (600 C.J. Cushing Way, Scituate, MA 02066). Deeds for property in Scituate are recorded at the Plymouth Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Scituate are generally heard at the Hingham District Court.
📍 Scituate Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Scituate Town Clerk
600 C.J. Cushing Way, Scituate, MA 02066
Town Hall
Town of Scituate Town Hall
600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066
District Court
Hingham District Court
28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043
Superior Court
Plymouth County Superior Court
52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360
Registry of Deeds
Plymouth Registry of Deeds
50 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02361
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Scituate, MA
Criminal case records for Scituate 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 Scituate
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Scituate, MA
A people search for Scituate 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 Scituate are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Scituate
| Town Clerk | Scituate Town Clerk600 C.J. Cushing Way, Scituate, MA 02066(781) 545-8743 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Hall | Town of Scituate Town Hall600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066(781) 545-8700 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Scituate, MA
Arrest and booking records for Scituate 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 Scituate
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Scituate, MA
Court records for Scituate include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Scituate, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Scituate
| District Court | Hingham District Court28 George Washington Blvd., Hingham, MA 02043(781) 749-7000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Plymouth County Superior Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02630(508) 747-8400 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Plymouth Probate and Family Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Scituate, 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 Scituate
| Registry of Deeds | Plymouth Registry of Deeds50 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02361(508) 830-9200www.plymouthdeeds.org Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Scituate Town Clerk600 C.J. Cushing Way, Scituate, MA 02066(781) 545-8743 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Hall | Town of Scituate Town Hall600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066(781) 545-8700 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Scituate, 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 Scituate
| Town Clerk | Scituate Town Clerk600 C.J. Cushing Way, Scituate, MA 02066(781) 545-8743 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Hall | Town of Scituate Town Hall600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066(781) 545-8700 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 Scituate, MA
The official sex offender registry for Scituate 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 Scituate
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Scituate, 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 Scituate
| Probate and Family Court | Plymouth Probate and Family Court52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204 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 ↗ |