Nantucket County, Massachusetts Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Nantucket County can be obtained from the Nantucket County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of individuals processed through the county jail. For online access, you may check if the Sheriff's Office provides an online portal for public records, or contact them directly for guidance on obtaining these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Nantucket County, you need to contact the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). They handle background checks for the state.

You can look up sex offenders in Nantucket County by accessing the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board. The registry provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders in the state. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find information specific to Nantucket County.

You can register to vote in Nantucket County through the Nantucket Town Clerk's office at 16 Broad Street, by using the online Massachusetts voter registration system at RegisterToVoteMA.com, or by submitting a mail-in registration form. You must register at least 20 days before any election to be eligible to vote in that election. Massachusetts residents who are U.S. Citizens and at least 18 years old by election day are eligible. You can also request absentee ballots through the Town Clerk's office if you will be unable to vote in person on election day.

Property records in Nantucket County can be accessed through the Nantucket Registry of Deeds at 16 Broad Street or online via the Massachusetts Land Records system at the Massachusetts Land Records portal, where you can search and view deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents free of charge. Property tax assessments and ownership information are available through Nantucket Board of Assessors' online database at Nantucket-ma.gov/170/Assessors, where you can search by owner name, address, or map-parcel number. Both systems provide free searching and viewing, though fees apply for printed or certified copies of documents.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Nantucket can be obtained from the Nantucket Town Clerk's office at 16 Broad Street, phone (508) 228-7213. The fee is $15 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. In-person requests are typically processed same-day, while mail requests take 1-2 weeks. For records from other Massachusetts cities or towns, or for faster service, you can order through the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records at (617) 740-2600 or online through VitalChek.com for an additional fee.

Business certificate filings (DBA/assumed names) in Nantucket County are maintained by the Nantucket Town Clerk's office at 16 Broad Street and can be searched in person or by calling (508) 228-7213. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the Massachusetts Secretary of State's free online business search at corp.sec.state.ma.us to find registration information, annual reports, and registered agents. Local business licenses such as food service, entertainment, and alcohol licenses are issued by the Nantucket Select Board and Licensing Authority; inquiries can be made through Town Administration at (508) 228-7255.