Massachusetts (MA) Archival Roll (1985–2026)
3,217 filings • Custodian: Massachusetts (MA) County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Huston | Locality: North Oxford, MA • Classification: Temporary P•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | North Oxford, MA | #DE-PPL-RN-000•••• | |
| Bonny Huston | Locality: North Oxford, MA • Classification: Registered •••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | North Oxford, MA | #DE-PPL-L1-003•••• | |
| Harry M Selig | Locality: Pittsfield, MA • Effective Date: 01/15/2025 | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Pittsfield, MA | #IL-PPL-04600•••• | |
| Carolyn White | Locality: Peabody, MA • Effective Date: 02/05/2019 | 02/05/2019 | People Lookup | Peabody, MA | #IL-PPL-20901•••• | |
| Christopher James Gill | Locality: Boston, MA • Registry / License Valid Through:•••• | 03/03/2026 | People Lookup | Boston, MA | #IL-PPL-20901•••• | |
| Carol A Wilsey | Locality: Pittsfield, MA • Effective Date: 11/29/1962 | 11/29/1962 | People Lookup | Pittsfield, MA | #IL-PPL-04110•••• | |
| John Hewitt Catlin | Locality: Quincy, MA • Effective Date: 11/30/2004 | 11/30/2004 | People Lookup | Quincy, MA | #IL-PPL-00101•••• | |
| John Catlin | Locality: Milton, MA • Classification: Licensed Architec•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Milton, MA | #DE-PPL-S5-000•••• | |
| Betsy J Pettit | Locality: Chestnut Hill, MA • Effective Date: 08/07/1996 | 08/07/1996 | People Lookup | Chestnut Hill, MA | #IL-PPL-00101•••• | |
| Farouk F Youssef | Locality: Hull, MA • Effective Date: 09/19/2014 | 09/19/2014 | People Lookup | Hull, MA | #IL-PPL-00101•••• | |
| Debra L Hamada | Locality: Framingham, MA • Effective Date: 01/15/2025 | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Framingham, MA | #IL-PPL-07100•••• | |
| Noha Hamada | Locality: Belmont, MA • Classification: Physician M.D. | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Belmont, MA | #DE-PPL-C1-002•••• | |
| Jeremy Joseph Beaulieu | Locality: Dorchester, MA • Effective Date: 03/06/2024 | 03/06/2024 | People Lookup | Dorchester, MA | #IL-PPL-20901•••• | |
| Ilya Gaev | Locality: Boston, MA • Classification: Temporary Practic•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Boston, MA | #DE-PPL-X5-001•••• | |
| Emily Walker | Locality: Waltham, MA • Classification: Physician M.D. | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Waltham, MA | #DE-PPL-C1-002•••• | |
| Jasmine Cenat | Locality: Taunton, MA • Classification: Adult/Gerontolog•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Taunton, MA | #DE-PPL-LP-001•••• | |
| Kathryn Clark | Locality: Danvers, MA • Classification: Mental Health In•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Danvers, MA | #DE-PPL-MI-000•••• | |
| Timothy M Panek | Locality: Boston, MA • Effective Date: 05/18/2018 | 05/18/2018 | People Lookup | Boston, MA | #IL-PPL-20901•••• | |
| Christopher Doktor | Locality: Manchester, MA • Classification: Licensed Arch•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Manchester, MA | #DE-PPL-S5-001•••• | |
| Jasmine Cenat | Locality: Attleboro, MA • Classification: Registered Nur•••• | Filed 2025 | People Lookup | Attleboro, MA | #DE-PPL-L1-007•••• |
Massachusetts (MA) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
3,217 filings across 4 Massachusetts municipalities (100.0% of 3,217 statewide records)
- • Bonny Huston — Locality: North Oxford, MA • Classification: Temporary P•••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-RN-000••••, North Oxford)
- • Bonny Huston — Locality: North Oxford, MA • Classification: Registered •••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-L1-003••••, North Oxford)
- • Harry M Selig — Locality: Pittsfield, MA • Effective Date: 01/15/2025 (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-04600••••, Pittsfield)
- • Carolyn White — Locality: Peabody, MA • Effective Date: 02/05/2019 (People Lookup, 02/05/2019, #IL-PPL-20901••••, Peabody)
- • Christopher James Gill — Locality: Boston, MA • Registry / License Valid Through:•••• (People Lookup, 03/03/2026, #IL-PPL-20901••••, Boston)
- • Carol A Wilsey — Locality: Pittsfield, MA • Effective Date: 11/29/1962 (People Lookup, 11/29/1962, #IL-PPL-04110••••, Pittsfield)
- • John Hewitt Catlin — Locality: Quincy, MA • Effective Date: 11/30/2004 (People Lookup, 11/30/2004, #IL-PPL-00101••••, Quincy)
- • John Catlin — Locality: Milton, MA • Classification: Licensed Architec•••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-S5-000••••, Milton)
Massachusetts (MA) Filings by Era (1985–2026)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (3,172 filings, 99% of local holdings).
Top Surnames Indexed in Massachusetts (MA)
Top indexed surnames in Massachusetts (MA) include Anderson, Bowyer, Kelly, Cromack, Buonopane, Kajdan.
How to Obtain & Verify Records in Massachusetts (MA)
| Comparison | Official Massachusetts Clerk / Depository | RecordsRegister.com Digital Dossier |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Same-day walk-in at City/Town Clerk or Registry of Deeds; 2–4 weeks by mail from State Registry | ⚡ Instant Online PDF (Under 60 Seconds) |
| Fee Schedule | $10.00–$20.00 Vital Certificate • $5.00 Deed / Court Certification • $12.00 Corporate Status per certified copy | $1.99 Single Report / $9.99 30-Day Pass |
| Best Used For | Raised-seal paper certificates required for passport or court filings | Unmasking exact certificate/docket numbers, dates & co-parties online |
Massachusetts Recording Offices, Hours & Fees
Massachusetts Vital & Public Record Statutory Reference
- Governing Public Record Law:
- Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10 & ch. 4, § 7(26))
- Vital & Recording Statute:
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 46 (Registry of Vital Records and Statistics) & ch. 262, § 34 (Town/City Clerk Fees)
- Statewide Roll Coverage:
- 3,217 Filings (1985–2026)
- Statutory Archive Start:
- 01/01/1841
- Judicial Venue:
- Massachusetts Trial Court (Superior, District & Probate and Family Court)
Massachusetts Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory (1985–2026) — Key Archival Questions
What categories and years are covered in the Massachusetts statewide public record index?
The Massachusetts (MA) statewide index contains 3,217 verified filings spanning 1985–2026 across 4 indexed municipalities. Active divisions include People Lookup (2,479 filings, 77.1%), Liens & Unclaimed Assets (703 filings, 21.9%), Court & Criminal (34 filings, 1.1%), Marriage Records (1 filings, 0.0%). Most frequent statewide surnames include Anderson (12), Bowyer (11), Kelly (11), Cromack (9), Buonopane (8), Kajdan (8).
Which Massachusetts statutes govern access to vital, court, and commercial filings?
Public disclosure across Massachusetts is governed by Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10 & ch. 4, § 7(26)) and Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 46 (Registry of Vital Records and Statistics) & ch. 262, § 34 (Town/City Clerk Fees) (statewide roll start: 01/01/1841). Certified copies are issued by Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS) ($20.00 in person / $32.00 by mail (MA Registry of Vital Records); $10.00–$15.00 at Municipal City/Town Clerk) and municipal town or county clerks.
Which Massachusetts municipalities hold the largest archival record volumes?
Top municipal registries in Massachusetts include Boston (428), Springfield (116), Worcester (108), Cambridge (66). Recent sample entries on the statewide roll include Bonny Huston — Locality: North Oxford, MA • Classification: Temporary P•••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-RN-000••••, North Oxford); Bonny Huston — Locality: North Oxford, MA • Classification: Registered •••• (People Lookup, Filed 2025, #DE-PPL-L1-003••••, North Oxford).
Largest Massachusetts Municipal Record Registries
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