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Massachusetts Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Massachusetts

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Massachusetts, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Massachusetts Cities

Massachusetts Background Check Contact Information

Massachusetts State Information Hot Line:
(617) 725-4005

Massachusetts State Website:
www.state.ma.us

State Archives
Criminal History
Criminal History Systems Board
200 Arlington Street
Chelsea MA 02150
(617) 660-4600
(617) 660-4613
www.state.ma.us/chsb

Driving Records
Registry of Motor Vehicles
1135 Tremont St
Boston MA 02120
(617) 351-9213
(617) 351-9219 (fax)
www.state.ma.us/rmv

Vehicle Ownership Information
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Customer Assistance
1135 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02120
(617) 351-9458
(617) 351-9524 (fax)
www.state.ma.us/rmv

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, marriage)
[divorce records available only at county level]
Registry of Vital Records
470 Atlantic Ave
Boston MA 02210-2224
(617) 740-2600
(617) 825-7755 (fax)
www.state.ma.us/dph/bhsre/rvr/vrcopies.htm

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Corporation Division
One Ashburton Pl.
Boston MA 02108
(617) 727-2850
(617) 742-4538 (fa
www.state.ma.us/sec/cor/coridx.htm

Workers Compensation
Department of Industrial Accidents
600 Washington St.
Boston MA 02111
(617) 727-4900 x301
(617) 727-4440
www.mass.gov/dia

UCCs and Tax Liens
Secretary of the Commonwealth
UCC Division
One Ashburton Pl
Boston MA 02108
(617) 727-2860

City-County Cross Index

Barnstable County
3195 Main St., Rm 6A
Barnstable, MA 02630-3195
(508) 375-6684

Berkshire County
44 Bank Row
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-7487

Bristol County
11 Court St.
P.O. Box 567
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6588

Dukes County
P.O. Box 237
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-4668

Essex County
36 Federal St.
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 687-7463

Franklin County
P.O. Box 1495
Greenfield, MA 01302-1495
(413) 774-5535

Hampden County
50 Stable St.
Springfield, MA 01102-0559
(413) 735-6016

Hampshire County
33 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060-3298
(413) 584-5810

Middlesex County
40 Thorndike St.
E. Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 494-4010

Nantucket County
16 Broad St.
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-2559

Norfolk County
649 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-1600

Plymouth County
P.O. Box 3640
Plymouth, MA 02361
(508) 583-8250

Suffolk County
Office of the Clerk
Boston, MA 02101-1706
(617) 788-7677

Worcester County
City Hall, Room 206
455 Main St
Worchester, MA 01608
(508) 770-1899

Massachusetts Criminal Records

Below are Massachusetts's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

  • Total All Classes: 148,282
  • Violent Crime: 12,987
  • Property Crime: 20,037
  • Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 87
  • Forcible Rape: 383
  • Robbery: 1,850
  • Aggravated Assault: 10,667
  • Burglary: 3,934
  • Larceny Theft: 15,199
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 768
  • Arson: 136
  • Other Assaults: 22,612
  • Forgery and Counterfeiting: 676
  • Fraud: 1,422
  • Embezzlement: 148
  • Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 1,478
  • Vandalism: 3,541
  • Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 1,597
  • Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 905
  • Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 657
  • Drug Abuse Violations: 12,086
  • Gambling: 15
  • Offenses Against the Family and Children: 2,134
  • Driving Under the Influence: 11,634
  • Liquor Laws: 4,601
  • Drunkenness: 7,443
  • Disorderly Conduct: 7,942
  • Vagrancy: 10
  • All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 36,299
  • Suspicion: 54
  • Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 4

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