Winthrop, MA Public Records
Winthrop is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 18,739 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 2.0 square miles of land. That is down about 583 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Winthrop Town Clerk (1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152). Deeds for property in Winthrop are recorded at the Suffolk Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Winthrop are generally heard at the East Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court.
📍 Winthrop Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Winthrop Town Clerk
1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court
37 Meridian St., East Boston, MA 02128
Superior Court
Suffolk County Superior Court
3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108
Probate and Family Court
Suffolk Probate and Family Court
24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114
Registry of Deeds
Suffolk Registry of Deeds
24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114-9660
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Winthrop, MA
Criminal case records for Winthrop 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 Winthrop
| Boston Municipal Court | East Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court37 Meridian St., East Boston, MA 02128(617) 569-7550 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Winthrop, MA
A people search for Winthrop 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 Winthrop are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Winthrop
| City Clerk | Winthrop Town Clerk1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152(617) 846-1742 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (617) 846-1852 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Winthrop, MA
Arrest and booking records for Winthrop 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 Winthrop
| Boston Municipal Court | East Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court37 Meridian St., East Boston, MA 02128(617) 569-7550 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Winthrop, MA
Court records for Winthrop include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Winthrop, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Winthrop
| Boston Municipal Court | East Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court37 Meridian St., East Boston, MA 02128(617) 569-7550 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Suffolk Probate and Family Court24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114(617) 788-8301 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop
| Registry of Deeds | Suffolk Registry of Deeds24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114-9660(617) 788-6221www.suffolkdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Clerk | Winthrop Town Clerk1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152(617) 846-1742 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (617) 846-1852 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop
| City Clerk | Winthrop Town Clerk1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152(617) 846-1742 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (617) 846-1852 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 Winthrop, MA
The official sex offender registry for Winthrop 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 Winthrop
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop
| Probate and Family Court | Suffolk Probate and Family Court24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114(617) 788-8301 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 ↗ |