Middlesex County, Massachusetts Public Records

To begin, add a county public record or view a list of county record locations and resources for Middlesex county records and the state of Massachusetts.

Now the most populous county in the Bay State, Middlesex County Massachusetts is one of the oldest in the United States. Founded in 1643, Middlesex has an extensive array of historical sites that few other areas can boast. From beautifully preserved homes such as the 1790 House, a gorgeous Federalist design, to Casey’s Diner, one of the oldest operating diners in the country, there is a wealth of attractions to keep history buffs, architecture fans, and sightseers busy.

In 1997, Middlesex County, Massachusetts dissolved its county government and many of its offices were incorporated into state government. The Sheriff’s Department, for instance, is now part of the state Department of Corrections. While municipal functions may have changed hands, the geographic boundaries still remain for court districts and other purposes. Finding Middlesex County public records can be achieved by either looking for individual town information or searching general databases. The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at 150 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester or the Massachusetts State Archives Reference Desk at 220 Morrissey Boulevard in Boston are great resources for birth, death, marriage, and divorce records (after 1952), and more.