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Nantucket County Public Records Directory
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About Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Nantucket County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its county seat is Nantucket. It is located in the state's southeastern region, approximately 30 miles (48 km) south of Cape Cod.
The county government consists of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board is composed of three members, each elected to a three-year term. The Board is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws and regulations. The County Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county government.
Nantucket County is part of the Barnstable-Nantucket-Dukes County Regional Government, which provides services to the three counties. The county is also part of the Cape Cod Commission, which is responsible for regional planning and economic development.
Nantucket County is home to the Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge is located on the island of Nantucket and is home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, sea turtles, and migratory birds.
The county government consists of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board is composed of three members, each elected to a three-year term. The Board is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws and regulations. The County Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county government.
Nantucket County is part of the Barnstable-Nantucket-Dukes County Regional Government, which provides services to the three counties. The county is also part of the Cape Cod Commission, which is responsible for regional planning and economic development.
Nantucket County is home to the Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge is located on the island of Nantucket and is home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, sea turtles, and migratory birds.
Nantucket County Public Records
Nantucket Town and County Clerk's Office
Access Nantucket public records and obtain voter information
Nantucket Registry of Deeds
Real estate records, easements, liens, mortgages, permits, plot plans
Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office
Criminal investigations, prosecution and victims witnesses assistance
Nantucket Police Department
Crime reports, vehicle accidents and traffic violations
Nantucket Tax Collector
Real estate, personal property and motor vehicle taxes
Nantucket Assessors Online Database
Search property records by street listings, names, parcel numbers
Nantucket Permits and Licenses
Business licensing, permits, applications and fees
Nantucket Memorial Airport
Commercial flights and regional aviation services
Nantucket Health Department
Public health licensing, inspections and complaint investigations
Nantucket Public School District
Educational programs and links for students, teachers and parents
Nantucket Atheneum Public Library Services
Access regional libraries, research databases and information services
The Inquirer and Mirror, Nantucket's Newspaper of Record
Online access to current and historic local news articles
Nantucket Historical Association Research Library
Research genealogy, family histories and archival documents
Nantucket County Cemetery Directory
Location information for historic Nantucket cemeteries
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce
Membership directory of businesses and professional services
Nantucket County U.S. Census
Population and demographic statistics
Nantucket County Sex Offenders
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board
Nantucket County Courts
Nantucket County Massachusetts trial district court hears a broad range over criminal, civil, real estate, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. Nantucket county courts also handle probate, family and juvenile cases within its jurisdiction. Dockets, calendars and court schedules can be viewed online.
Nantucket Superior Civil and Criminal Courts
Criminal cases, civil actions, disputes and medical malpractice
Nantucket Divorces Probate and Family Court
Marriage dissolution, annulments, child support and custody matters
Nantucket District Court Department
Criminal complaints, civil trials and small claims cases
Nantucket Juvenile Court
Adoption, guardianship, delinquency and youthful offender cases