We Are Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. This is a private reference service. It cannot retrieve or certify a record, confirm residence, or alter a public roll. Send that request to the custodian. For an emergency call 911. If you face stalking or harassment, contact local police.
Finding an Official Record
For frequently requested Essex County record types, use the office that created or keeps the record:
- Property or a street: start with By Street and the municipality's assessor or correct Registry district
- Older directory volumes: use the City Directories collection route
- One-person verification: use the Resident Lookup process and confirm the named record role
- Record-office routing: see the Essex County records offices summary
- Material not online: make a focused request under Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c. 66, ยง 10, to the agency or municipality holding it
Southern Essex Registry
100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C
Beverly, MA 01915
978-542-1704
General public hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Northern Essex Registry
1 Union Street, Suite 402
Lawrence, MA 01840
978-557-1900
Public hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; recording ends at 4:00 p.m.
Salem City Archives
93 Washington Street
Salem, MA
978-619-5611
City Hall: Monday through Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon.