Norfolk County Phone Directory Lookup

The Norfolk County phone directory provides contact information for government offices, courts, registries, and law enforcement across 28 cities and towns south of Boston. Norfolk is one of the few Massachusetts counties that still has an active county government with elected commissioners, a treasurer, and a fully staffed Registry of Deeds in Dedham. With about 706,000 residents, this county runs a range of public offices that many people need to reach by phone. This directory pulls together the most useful numbers so you can connect with the right department on the first try, whether you need property records, court filings, or county services.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is the main office for land records in the county. Register William P. O'Donnell runs this office, which has been recording property documents since 1793. The registry holds more than 13.1 million documents covering all 28 communities. It sits at 649 High Street in Dedham, right next to the Superior Court and the County Engineering Department.

You can search Norfolk County land records online at no cost. The Massachusetts Land Records portal for Norfolk County lets you look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and plans by name, book and page, or property address. For the best results, use the Advanced Search option and filter by town. The registry also has its own website at norfolkdeeds.org with fee schedules, homestead information, and e-filing details. Documents are scanned and made available online within minutes of being recorded at the office.

The registry also runs a free Consumer Notification Service to protect property owners from fraud. You can sign up with your name and town, and the system sends email alerts when any document is recorded against your name. This covers all 28 Norfolk County communities.

Note: Online document viewing and downloads through masslandrecords.com are free, but certified copies must be requested in person or by mail for a fee.

Norfolk County Government Phone Directory

Norfolk County is one of the few counties in Massachusetts that still has an active county government. Most other counties had their governments abolished in the late 1990s. Norfolk kept its commissioners, treasurer, and engineering department. The county seat is in Dedham, where most offices are located along High Street.

The Board of County Commissioners serves as the executive body. The three current commissioners are Joseph P. Shea of Quincy (Chairman), Peter H. Collins of Milton, and Richard R. Staiti of Canton. They oversee county departments, manage the budget, and maintain six courthouses. The Norfolk County website has a full staff directory you can use to find specific department contacts.

The Norfolk County Treasurer's Office manages county funds and oversees the retirement system that serves about 9,000 active members and retirees. Call (781) 461-6110 to reach the treasurer. The Engineering Department at (781) 461-6128 handles road surveys, bridge work, and land plans for county roads.

Norfolk County Court Phone Numbers

Norfolk County has a full set of trial courts spread across Dedham, Canton, Quincy, Stoughton, Brookline, and Wrentham. The Superior Court and Probate Court are the two main county-level courts. Several district courts serve groups of towns within the county. Each court has its own phone number and clerk's office.

The Norfolk County Superior Court is at 650 High Street in Dedham. It handles serious criminal cases and civil matters that exceed $25,000. The clerk is Walter F. Timilty. The court's official page on mass.gov is shown in the screenshot below.

The Norfolk Probate and Family Court is at 35 Shawmut Road in Canton. It handles divorce, custody, estates, guardianship, and name changes for all 28 communities. Call (781) 830-1200 to reach the clerk. They also offer a virtual registry by Zoom for remote help.

Norfolk County also has five district courts. Dedham District Court at (781) 329-4777 serves Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, and Westwood. Quincy District Court at (617) 471-1650 covers Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, and Weymouth. Stoughton District Court at (781) 344-2131 serves Avon, Canton, Sharon, and Stoughton. Brookline District Court at (617) 232-4660 handles Brookline only. Wrentham District Court at (508) 384-3106 covers Foxborough, Franklin, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Note: You can search Norfolk County court cases online for free through masscourts.org before calling a clerk's office.

Norfolk County Sheriff Phone Directory

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott. The office runs the county jail, handles civil process, and provides community programs across all 28 towns. They are based at 200 West Street in Dedham.

For records requests, you can email records_request@norfolksheriffma.org. The sheriff's office also runs several community programs including the HOPE Center in Braintree for substance use recovery, the "Are You OK?" wellness check program for seniors, and the House to House for Heroes veteran outreach initiative. These programs serve residents in all Norfolk County communities.

The Norfolk District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases across the county. District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey leads the office at 45 Shawmut Road in Canton. Call (781) 830-4800 for the main line. The DA's office also provides victim-witness services and notary swearing-in sessions on Monday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Search Norfolk County Phone Numbers

Norfolk County has more offices than most Massachusetts counties because it still runs its own government. That means there are more phone numbers to sort through. The key is knowing which office handles what you need.

For property records, start with the Registry of Deeds at (781) 461-6101 or search online at norfolkdeeds.org. For court matters, pick the right court based on the type of case. Family law goes to Probate Court in Canton. Serious crimes and big civil cases go to Superior Court in Dedham. Smaller matters go to the district court for your town. If you are not sure which district court serves your community, here is a quick breakdown:

• Dedham District Court: Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, Westwood
• Quincy District Court: Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Weymouth
• Stoughton District Court: Avon, Canton, Sharon, Stoughton
• Brookline District Court: Brookline
• Wrentham District Court: Foxborough, Franklin, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, Walpole, Wrentham

For general county questions, call the Commissioners' Office at (781) 461-6105. They can direct you to the right department. The Norfolk County public records request page is also a good resource if you need to submit a formal records request. The Records Access Officer, William J. Buckley Jr., handles those at the same number.

Note: The Norfolk County assessors list page has contact information for the tax assessors in all 28 communities if you need property tax details for a specific town.

Norfolk County Public Records

Public records in Norfolk County are accessible under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66, Section 10(a). Any person can request records from county and state offices. You do not have to be a Norfolk County resident or explain the reason for your request. Agencies must respond within 10 business days.

The Norfolk County Commissioners' Office has a dedicated public records request process. You can submit a request online, by mail, or in person at 614 High Street in Dedham. The Records Access Officer reviews each request. Fees are limited to $0.05 per page for copies after the first free hours of search time. Keep your request narrow and specific to get a faster response. Requests that require a lot of staff time or redaction of personal information will take longer to process.

The Registry of Deeds offers the most direct access to Norfolk County records. With 13.1 million documents dating back to 1793, the online search tool covers deeds, mortgages, liens, plans, and other recorded instruments. Everything on the website is free to view and download in PDF or TIF format. The "basket" feature lets you save multiple documents and download them all at once.

Cities and Towns in Norfolk County

Norfolk County has 28 communities ranging from the city of Quincy (the largest) to small towns like Dover and Millis. Each municipality has its own town or city hall with local phone numbers, but all share the same county courts, registry of deeds, and sheriff's office listed above.

Other Norfolk County communities include Avon, Bellingham, Canton, Cohasset, Dover, Foxborough, Holbrook, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, Sharon, Westwood, and Wrentham. These towns use the same county offices and courts listed on this page.

Nearby Counties

Norfolk County shares borders with four other counties. Some towns sit close to a county line, so it helps to confirm which county your town falls under before calling for records or court information.