Plymouth County, Massachusetts Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, can be obtained from the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. You should check their official website or contact them directly for specific instructions on accessing these images.

To obtain a criminal background check in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, you should contact the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). They handle background checks and provide a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) request process. You can submit your request online or by mail, following the guidelines provided on their website.

You can look up sex offenders in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, by accessing the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB). The SORB provides an online search tool where you can search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or city. This registry is maintained to inform and protect the public.

Voter registration in Plymouth County is handled through your local city or town clerk's office or via the Massachusetts Online Voter Registration system at www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr. You must register at least 10 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 can register online, by mail, or in person. Once registered, you can request mail-in ballots for any election without providing an excuse.

Property records for Plymouth County are maintained by the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at 50 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 (phone: 508-830-9200, website: www.plymouthdeeds.org). The Registry offers free online searching of deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records, with digital images available for documents recorded from 1970 forward. For property tax assessment information, you must contact the assessor's office in the specific city or town where the property is located, as tax assessment is handled municipally in Massachusetts. Many communities offer online tax and assessment databases through their municipal websites.

Birth and death certificates in Plymouth County are obtained from the city or town clerk where the event occurred, not from a county office. Each municipality maintains its own vital records; for example, the Plymouth Town Clerk can be reached at 508-747-1620. Alternatively, certified copies can be requested from the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics in Dorchester (phone: 617-740-2600) or ordered online through www.mass.gov/how-to/request-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate via VitalChek. Fees are typically $10 for the first certified copy, with processing times of 2-4 weeks for standard requests. Valid photo identification and proof of eligibility are required.

Business records in Plymouth County are maintained at multiple levels depending on the type of business and license. For formal business entities (corporations, LLCs, partnerships), search the Massachusetts Secretary of State's free online database at www.sec.state.ma.us/corpweb/corpsearch. Fictitious business name (DBA) filings are recorded with the clerk's office in each municipality where the business operates. Professional licenses can be verified through the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure at www.mass.gov/dpl. Local business licenses and permits are issued by individual city and town offices, so contact the clerk or licensing department in the specific municipality.