Nantucket County Phone Directory

The Nantucket County phone directory is unlike any other in Massachusetts because the town and county share one government. This is the only consolidated town-county in the state. Almost every department works out of 16 Broad Street in downtown Nantucket. The main phone number, 508-228-7200, connects you to a menu system that routes calls to the Town Manager, Treasurer, Health Department, and more. About 14,000 people live on the island year-round, but summer brings the population up past 50,000. Whether you need the Registry of Deeds, Town Clerk, police, or fire, this phone directory has every number for the combined Nantucket government.

Nantucket Town-County Government Directory

Nantucket runs a combined town and county government. This is the only setup like it in all of Massachusetts. The Select Board governs both the town and the county. The Town Manager oversees daily operations for all departments except the School, Airport, and Water Company. There is no separate county commission or county administrator. One building at 16 Broad Street holds most offices.

The main line at 508-228-7200 is the starting point for reaching any department in the Nantucket phone directory. From there, extensions connect you to specific offices. The Town Manager is at extension 1. The Treasurer and Collector is at extension 7030. The Health Department picks up at extension 7009. For passport services, dial extension 7310. The Sewer Department answers at extension 7800. The Communications Office is extension 7066.

This structure makes things simpler in some ways. You don't have to figure out if something is a town or county matter. It is all one government. The Town and County of Nantucket website has a full staff directory with names, phone numbers, and email addresses for every department. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted at the Agenda Center.

Note: Nantucket's consolidated government dates back centuries and reflects the island's isolated geography 30 miles off the Cape Cod coast.

Nantucket Registry of Deeds Phone Directory

The Nantucket Registry of Deeds is at 16 Broad Street, the same building as most other government offices. Call 508-228-7250 to reach the Registry. They record deeds, mortgages, liens, plans, and other land documents. Records here go back to 1659, more than 360 years of property history on the island.

Recording hours run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to noon, then 1 PM to 3:45 PM. Research hours are longer, from 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. You can search Nantucket land records online for free at masslandrecords.com/Nantucket. Online records for standard transactions go back to 1967. Registered Land Court records start from 1958. Plans are available from 1974 forward. For anything older, you must visit the Registry in person or request copies by mail.

Nantucket has both Recorded Land and Registered Land in its system. The search defaults to Recorded Land. If you can't find a property, switch to the Registered Land (Land Court) option in the search criteria. This catches properties that went through the Land Court process. The Registry also offers a free Consumer Notification Service that sends email alerts when documents get recorded under your name.

Current fees include $155 for a deed, $205 for a mortgage, $105 for a discharge, and $35 for a homestead declaration. Copies cost $1 per page. The full fee schedule is on the town website. All land transfers must go through the Nantucket Land Bank at 508-228-7240 before recording. That is a requirement unique to Nantucket.

Nantucket County Court Contacts

Nantucket has two courts, both at 16 Broad Street. The District Court handles criminal cases, civil matters, traffic violations, and small claims. The Probate and Family Court deals with estates, divorces, custody, adoptions, guardianships, and name changes. Both courts share the building with the rest of the town-county government.

The Nantucket Probate and Family Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Register is Sarah Maxwell, and the First Justice is Hon. Kevin R. Connelly. You can reach the Register's Office at 508-228-2669. The fax number is 508-228-3662. The court offers eFiling and eReminder services for court events. One thing to know: all probation matters for the Probate and Family Court are handled by Barnstable, not Nantucket.

Parking around the courthouse is limited and time-zoned. Public transportation runs on the island if you need to get around. Plan your visit carefully, especially in summer when the island gets crowded.

Note: The Sheriff's Office is at a separate location, 20 South Water Street, and can be reached at 508-228-7263.

Search Nantucket Phone Directory Records

Finding the right phone number or record on Nantucket is straightforward once you know the system. Start with the main line at 508-228-7200 if you are not sure which department you need. The automated menu can route you. For something more specific, the online staff directory at the town website lists every employee with their direct line and email.

For property records, go to masslandrecords.com/Nantucket and use the name search or book and page lookup. The advanced search lets you filter by document type and date range. Remember to check both the Recorded Land and Registered Land sections. The system is free. You do need to turn off pop-up blockers to view documents.

Public records requests can be filed through the JustFOIA portal. This online system lets you submit, track, and receive records without calling or mailing anything. The Records Access Officer is Maureen Coleman. The town commits to transparency under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. You can request meeting minutes, permits, financial documents, and department records through this portal.

Nantucket County Public Records

The Town Clerk at 508-228-7216 serves as both the town and county clerk. This dual role is another feature of the consolidated government. The clerk handles vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. You can also get marriage licenses, business certificates, dog licenses, and voter registration through this office. The mailing address is 16 Broad Street, Unit 1, Nantucket, MA 02554. Email goes to townclerk@nantucket-ma.gov.

The Town Clerk page on the website has forms and information about available services. Street lists for residency verification are available from this office too. The clerk keeps Town Meeting records, census data, and campaign finance filings. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Beyond the clerk's office, each department maintains its own set of records. The Assessor's Office at 508-228-7200 has property valuations and tax exemption information. The Treasurer/Collector at extension 7030 handles tax bills and online payments for real estate, motor vehicle, boat, and personal property taxes.

• Town Clerk/County Clerk: 508-228-7216
• Registry of Deeds: 508-228-7250
• Probate Court Register: 508-228-2669
• Sheriff's Office: 508-228-7263
• Public Records (FOIA): nantucketma.justfoia.com

Key Nantucket Phone Numbers

Emergency services on Nantucket work the same as the mainland. Dial 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies. For non-emergency calls, the Police Department business line is 508-228-1212. The Fire Department non-emergency number is 508-228-2323. Both departments respond quickly, though island geography means mutual aid from neighboring towns is not an option the way it is on the mainland.

Other important numbers in the Nantucket phone directory include the Harbormaster at 508-228-7261, Public Works at 508-228-7244, and the Water Department at 508-228-0022. Planning and Land Use Services is at 508-325-7587. The Nantucket Memorial Airport has its own line at 508-325-5300. The Saltmarsh Senior Center is 508-228-4490, and Our Island Home for elderly services is 508-228-0462. The Nantucket Land Bank answers at 508-228-7240.

For veterans services, call 508-325-5332. The Housing Department is reached through the main line at extension 7023. If you need to reach the island by ferry, the Steamship Authority books trips at 508-477-8600. Hy-Line Cruises runs a fast ferry and can be reached at 508-778-2600.

Note: The Nantucket Land Bank, created in 1983 by a 466-to-1 town meeting vote, was the first community land bank in the nation.

Towns in Nantucket County

Nantucket County has just one municipality: the Town of Nantucket. The town covers the entire island of Nantucket along with the smaller islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget. The total land area is about 47.8 square miles with another 57.5 square miles of water. The highest point on the island is Folger Hill at 109 feet above sea level.

Because the town and county are one entity, there are no other communities to list here. Every resident of Nantucket County lives in the Town of Nantucket. The median household income is $128,203, and the median home value sits at $1,240,200. The property tax rate is just 0.28%, though the high property values mean tax bills are still significant. The island has no traffic lights, which is another thing that sets it apart from every other county in Massachusetts.

Nearby Counties

Nantucket County sits 30 miles south of Cape Cod. These nearby counties handle records for the mainland and other islands. If you need contacts for Cape Cod offices or Martha's Vineyard, check these pages.