Taunton, MA Public Records
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 61,936 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 46.7 square miles of land. That is up about 2,586 residents since the 2020 Census base. Deeds for property in Taunton are recorded at the Bristol North Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Taunton are generally heard at the Taunton District Court.
📍 Taunton Record Offices & Courts
City Hall
City of Taunton City Hall
15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780
District Court
Taunton District Court
40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780
Superior Court
Bristol County Superior Court
9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780
Probate and Family Court
Bristol Probate and Family Court
40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780
Registry of Deeds
Bristol North Registry of Deeds
11 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Taunton, MA
Criminal case records for Taunton 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 Taunton
| District Court | Taunton District Court40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Taunton, MA
A people search for Taunton 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 Taunton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Taunton
| City Hall | City of Taunton City Hall15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 821-1000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Taunton District Court40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Taunton, MA
Arrest and booking records for Taunton 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 Taunton
| District Court | Taunton District Court40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Taunton, MA
Court records for Taunton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Taunton, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Taunton
| District Court | Taunton District Court40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Taunton, 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 Taunton
| Registry of Deeds | Bristol North Registry of Deeds11 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 822-0502www.Tauntondeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall | City of Taunton City Hall15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 821-1000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Taunton, 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 Taunton
| City Hall | City of Taunton City Hall15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 821-1000 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 Taunton, MA
The official sex offender registry for Taunton 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 Taunton
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Taunton, 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 Taunton
| Probate and Family Court | Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040 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 ↗ |