Search Medford Phone Directory

Medford phone directory listings cover a Middlesex County city of about 58,000 people that borders Boston, Somerville, and Malden. Medford runs its own city hall, police department, fire service, public schools, and other offices that each have their own phone lines. You can use this page to find phone numbers for Medford government departments, look up court contacts, or search for public records tied to people and properties in the city. The contact info on this page comes from official city and state sources and stays in line with what is on file at Medford city hall and Middlesex County offices.

Medford City Hall Contacts

Medford City Hall sits on Salem Street and is the hub for most city services. The building houses the mayor's office, the city clerk, the assessor, and the treasurer among other departments. If you need to reach a city office and are not sure where to call, the main line can send you to the right place.

The Medford city clerk's office takes care of vital records, voter registration, marriage licenses, and business certificates. This office also processes public records requests for the city. The assessor maintains property records, tax data, and parcel maps for all land in Medford. Both take calls during regular hours and you can find their direct lines on the city website.

One thing to note is that Medford is home to two courthouses. The Cambridge District Court and the Malden District Court both operate from 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, even though neither carries the Medford name. So if you are searching for court contacts in Medford, that address is likely where your case would be filed.

Medford Phone Numbers by Department

Medford has a full range of city departments, each with a public phone line. The police department handles both emergency and non-emergency calls. Fire service covers the city through multiple stations and has an administrative line for permits and prevention inquiries. Public works manages roads, water, sewer, and parks maintenance across the city.

The Medford Health Department handles inspections, public health programs, and animal control. The department is a good first call if you have questions about food permits or need to report a health concern. The Medford Housing Authority is a separate entity that manages public housing in the city and has its own contact number. Veterans services, elder affairs, and recreation all have dedicated lines as well.

Medford Public Schools run their own central office with a main number that can connect you to any school in the district. The superintendent's office, individual schools, and the special education department all have direct lines. The Medford Public Library on High Street is also a good resource for finding government contact info and help with public records searches. Staff there can point you to city and state directories.

Courts that serve Medford residents sit at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway right in the city. The Somerville District Court also handles some Medford cases at 175 Fellsway in Somerville. Call (617) 666-8000 to reach that clerk's office. For family and probate matters, Medford residents use the Middlesex Probate and Family Court South in Woburn at (781) 865-4000.

• Cambridge District Court at (781) 306-2715 (located in Medford)
• Malden District Court at (781) 322-7500 (located in Medford)
• Somerville District Court at (617) 666-8000 (also serves Medford)
• Probate and Family Court in Woburn at (781) 865-4000

The Massachusetts court dockets search tool lets you look up case info across all court departments in the state, including courts that serve Medford. Below is a look at that search portal.

From this page you can search by party name, case number, or court location to find hearing dates, docket entries, and case status for matters filed in Medford-area courts.

How to Look Up Medford Phone Listings

The method you use to find a phone number in Medford depends on who you need to reach. City office numbers are public and easy to find. Business contacts are on file with the state. Personal phone numbers for residents are not kept in any public database.

For Medford city office numbers, start with the city website or call (781) 393-2501 to reach city hall. Department pages on the site list phone numbers, email addresses, and office hours. Staff at city hall can transfer you to any department in the building if you call the main line.

For business contacts in Medford, the Massachusetts business entity search covers every company registered in the state. You can search by name and find the address, agent, and status for any business. The Medford city clerk also keeps records of local business certificates. Both sources are free to use and give you the contact info that is on file with the government.

For residential phone numbers, no city or state agency in Massachusetts runs a public directory of home phone numbers. Commercial lookup services and white pages are the main tools for that type of search. The Medford assessor's office can give you an owner name and address for any property in the city, but phone numbers are not included. Under Massachusetts Public Records Law (MGL Chapter 66, Section 10), records held by government offices are open to the public, but personal phone numbers of private citizens are generally exempt from public disclosure.

Medford Public Records and Search Tools

Public records requests in Medford go through the Records Access Officer in each department. You put your request in writing, describe what records you need, and the office responds within 10 business days. Most records are public and you do not need to explain your reason for asking. Copies run $0.05 per page.

Property records for Medford are on file at the assessor's office and at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge. You can search deeds, mortgages, and liens for Medford properties at no cost through masslandrecords.com. This is one of the most used tools in the state for real estate research and title searches. The MassGIS property map also shows parcel lines and assessed values for all Medford properties.

Court records for Medford cases can be searched online through MassCourts, the state's free case lookup system. Basic info like case status, hearing dates, and docket entries is available at no charge. Certified copies of court records need to be requested from the clerk's office at the specific court that handles the case. Keep in mind that some family court and juvenile records have limits on public access.

Middlesex County Phone Directory

Medford is part of Middlesex County, the most populous county in Massachusetts with over 1.6 million residents. County-level offices that serve Medford include the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, the Superior Court in Woburn, and the District Attorney's office. For a full listing of county office phone numbers and public records resources, check the Middlesex County page.

View Middlesex County Phone Directory