Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Records kept at this court

• Divorces filed in Suffolk County: Certificates of Divorce Absolute, judgments and separation agreements
• Estates of people who lived in Suffolk County: wills, Letters of Appointment, inventories and accounts
• Guardianships and conservatorships, for the parties
• Name changes, adoptions and paternity cases (some are impounded)

Getting a copy without going in

The court issues copies at the clerk or register’s counter or by mail request, and payment by mail usually has to be a check or money order. We handle the request for you: we find the docket, order the copy, pay the court fee and ship it to you with tracking.

• Certificate of Divorce Absolute$55
• Plain copy of a divorce judgment$40
• Probate recordsFrom $55

(617) 788-8301 is the Register's Office. The virtual registry page gives (617) 788-8300 as the main court line.

Suffolk County Registry of Deeds

• Suffolk County Registry of Deeds (Boston)

Cities and towns in Suffolk County

Boston · Chelsea · Revere · Winthrop