How to Search Barnstable County, Massachusetts Records (Start Here)
Barnstable County, Massachusetts — Trial Court for case records. masscourts.org for electronic access. Registry of Deeds for property.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Barnstable County Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search for Recorded Land Documents, Land Court, and Recorded Land Plans in Barnstable County, Massachusetts by name, book & page, or document number. Requires IE 5.5 or greater.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Massachusetts Corporation Search
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Massachusetts SOS corp search.
corp.sec.state.ma.us
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Barnstable County Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search for Recorded Land Documents, Land Court, and Recorded Land Plans in Barnstable County, Massachusetts by name, book & page, or document number. Requires IE 5.5 or greater.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Barnstable County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Barnstable County. For online case lookups, use MassCourts — it covers Massachusetts Superior Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Barnstable County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Treasurer/Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Barnstable County? ▼
In Massachusetts, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the City/Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Barnstable County records available online? ▼
Online access in Barnstable County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Barnstable County? ▼
For court records, yes — MassCourts covers Barnstable County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Barnstable County directly.
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