Find Braintree People Records

Braintree is a Norfolk County town of about 39,000 people south of Boston. A people search in Braintree covers records from the Town Clerk, police department, assessor, and the Norfolk County court system. The Town Clerk at 1 JFK Memorial Drive keeps vital records dating back to 1640. Police records, property data, and court filings from Norfolk County offices in Dedham and Canton add more depth to any search tied to a Braintree resident.

Braintree People Search at Town Hall

Braintree's Town Clerk office is on the first floor of Town Hall at 1 JFK Memorial Drive. The clerk holds vital records that go back to 1640, making it one of the older collections in Norfolk County. Birth, death, and marriage certificates are all available here. As of January 2025, each certified copy costs $12.

You can request records in person, by mail, or online. Online ordering is available at braintreema.gov with additional processing fees. For mail requests, download the vital record request form from the town website, fill it out, and send it with a check and self-addressed stamped envelope. The office accepts cash, checks, and debit or credit cards in person (with a service fee for cards).

Birth certificates come in long form, which includes parents' names, place of birth, and physician. Long form is needed for passports and insurance. Some records are restricted and require photo ID and proof you are listed on the document.

The Braintree Town Clerk page shows how to order vital records and other services handled at Town Hall.

Braintree Police People Search

The Braintree Police Department is at 282 Union Street. The Records Division keeps incident reports, arrest records, and accident data. The Records Access Officer is Kevin Ware, reachable at 781-794-8638 or kware@braintreema.gov. For crash reports, check CrashDocs.org first. All other reports require an in-person request at the station.

The Records Division has specific hours that differ slightly from the main station. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 to 4:30, Tuesday 8:30 to 7:00, and Friday 8:30 to 1:00. Closed on holidays. Standard copy fees are $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff time are free, but after that the department charges $25 per hour.

Note: CORI background checks are not available through the Braintree Police Department and must go through the state DCJIS system.

The Braintree Police Department website provides details on how to request police reports and public records.

Braintree Property Records Search

The Braintree Board of Assessors maintains property records for all parcels in town. Their online database lets you search by owner name or address. Each property record card shows the assessed value, lot size, building details, and ownership information. The FY2026 residential tax rate in Braintree is $10.06 per thousand dollars of assessed value, and the commercial rate is $21.39 per thousand.

For deed records and mortgage filings, search the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds online at MassLandRecords.com. The registry at 649 High Street in Dedham holds all official property documents for Norfolk County. Searching is free. Copies cost $1.00 per page. You can find deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records by searching someone's name.

Property records tie a person to a physical address and often reveal financial details. The sale price of a home, the amount of a mortgage, and tax payment history are all available through these public sources. Use the MassGIS interactive map for a visual look at parcels across Braintree.

Braintree Court Records People Search

Braintree residents go through the Norfolk County court system. The Braintree District Court at 1 JFK Memorial Drive handles criminal cases, civil disputes, small claims, and housing matters for the town. Superior Court cases go to Dedham. Probate and family matters like divorce and custody are filed at the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court in Canton.

Search court records online at MassCourts. The system covers all trial courts in Massachusetts. You can look up cases by name or number. Results include party names, case type, and docket entries. Not all cases show up online, especially sealed records and some family court matters.

• Braintree District Court: local criminal, civil, small claims
• Norfolk Superior Court: serious criminal and civil matters
• Probate and Family Court: divorce, custody, estates, name changes

For a thorough people search, always check both the district and probate courts. Someone might not have a criminal record but could appear in probate filings for an estate matter, a name change, or a guardianship petition. These are all public records unless specifically sealed by a judge.

The Town of Braintree website connects to departments, permits, and public records across the local government.

Braintree Public Records Access

Massachusetts public records law gives everyone the right to request government records. In Braintree, the Town Clerk handles municipal records requests and the police RAO handles police-specific records. You can start a public records request online at braintreema.gov.

Under MGL c. 66, section 10, the town must respond within 10 business days. Copies are $0.05 per page. Staff time beyond two hours costs $25 per hour. Complex requests may need a deposit upfront. The law covers nearly all government records, with limited exceptions for things like medical files and attorney-client communications.

Note: For police records, contact Kevin Ware at the Braintree Police Department separately from the municipal RAO.

Norfolk County People Search

Braintree is one of 28 communities in Norfolk County. County offices in Dedham and Canton handle property recordings, court filings, and probate matters. The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office at (781) 329-3705 manages the county jail and related records. For a wider search, visit the Norfolk County page.

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