Search Plymouth County Phone Directory

The Plymouth County phone directory covers contact numbers for government offices, courts, and public agencies across 27 towns on the South Shore and into the interior of southeastern Massachusetts. Plymouth County is one of the few counties in the state that still has an active county government with elected commissioners, a treasurer, and a full staff. That means there are county-level offices you can call in addition to the usual state court system and town halls. The county seat is in Plymouth, and most county offices are there as well. This directory pulls together phone numbers from the registry of deeds, superior court, probate court, district courts, the sheriff's office, and the district attorney. Whether you need to reach a clerk about a land record or check on a court case, these are the direct lines you need.

Plymouth County Registry of Deeds

The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds is the single registry for all 27 towns in the county. John R. Buckley Jr. serves as Register. Unlike Bristol County next door (which has three registries), Plymouth keeps everything in one office at 50 Obery Street in Plymouth. All land records, deeds, mortgages, liens, and plans for every town in the county are filed here.

You can search Plymouth County land records for free online at MassLandRecords.com. The portal lets you look up documents by name, book and page, address, or document number. Printing costs $1.00 per page. Certified copies are also $1.00 per page. The registry is open Monday through Friday.

The Plymouth Deeds website has information about recording fees, office hours, and services. They also offer a fraud alert subscription service through their notification system that can warn you if someone files a document using your name.

Note: The registry serves all 27 towns including Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rochester, Rockland, Scituate, Wareham, West Bridgewater, and Whitman.

Plymouth County Court Phone Numbers

The Plymouth County Superior Court handles major criminal cases and civil matters over $50,000. It is located at the main courthouse complex in Plymouth. For case inquiries, scheduling, and general questions, call the clerk's office directly.

The Plymouth Probate and Family Court deals with wills, estates, guardianships, family matters, and name changes. This court also handles divorce filings for all Plymouth County residents. It shares the Plymouth courthouse complex. Both courts are open standard business hours, Monday through Friday.

Plymouth County has several district courts that cover different groups of towns. The Brockton District Court is the busiest, serving Brockton, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Whitman, and Abington. The Plymouth District Court covers Plymouth, Kingston, Plympton, Pembroke, Duxbury, Marshfield, and Hanover. The Wareham District Court handles Wareham, Carver, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, and Rochester. The Hingham District Court serves the northern tier of the county including Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Rockland, Scituate, and Hanson.

Each district court has its own phone number and handles small claims, criminal cases, and civil matters under $50,000. If you need to find which court covers a particular town, call any of the courts or check the MassCourts website for jurisdiction details and online case searches.

Plymouth County Government Contacts

Plymouth County is one of the few Massachusetts counties that still operates an active county government. Most counties in the state abolished their county government structure years ago. Plymouth kept theirs. That means you can call the county commissioners' office for questions about county services, budgets, and operations.

The county government runs several departments and maintains a staff directory on its website. If you are not sure which office to call, start with the main county number and they can direct you. The county also oversees the agricultural society, cooperative extension, and other services that most Massachusetts counties no longer provide at the county level.

For public records requests, contact the county clerk or Records Access Officer. Massachusetts public records law requires a response within 10 business days. The county website has forms and instructions for submitting requests. Most routine requests can be handled by phone or email.

Note: Plymouth County is one of only a handful of Massachusetts counties with elected commissioners and an active county budget.

How to Find Plymouth County Contacts

Finding the right phone number in Plymouth County is straightforward compared to some other counties because there is just one registry district. All land records go through the Plymouth office. For court matters, the main question is which district court covers the town you need. The Superior Court and Probate Court each have one location in Plymouth.

If you need to search for a person or a case, the MassCourts system lets you look up docket information online for free. You can search by name or case number. The system covers all court departments in Plymouth County. For land records, use MassLandRecords.com and select the Plymouth district. Both tools are free to search. You only pay if you need to print documents.

The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office handles criminal prosecution for the county. If you need information about a criminal case, victim services, or community safety programs, contact their office. They work closely with local police departments across all 27 towns.

Plymouth County Sheriff Phone Numbers

The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department runs the county jail, handles civil process, and provides court security. The sheriff's office is a key contact for serving legal papers, warrant information, and inmate inquiries. They maintain their own records and respond to public records requests separately from the county government.

Civil process is a big part of what the sheriff's office does. If you need someone served with court papers in Plymouth County, the sheriff's civil process division handles that. They cover all 27 towns. You can call to ask about service fees, timelines, and how to submit papers for service.

For inmate information, the sheriff's department can confirm if someone is in custody and provide visiting hours and rules. Like other county facilities in Massachusetts, visits are scheduled and visitors must follow specific procedures. Check the PCSD website or call ahead for current visiting policies.

Note: The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department website at pcsdma.org has forms for civil process and public records requests.

Towns in Plymouth County

Plymouth County has 27 towns. It is the second-largest county in Massachusetts by land area. Four communities in the county have their own phone directory pages on this site with detailed local contacts.

Other towns in Plymouth County include Abington, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Norwell, Pembroke, Plympton, Rochester, Rockland, Scituate, Wareham, West Bridgewater, and Whitman. All of these towns file land records at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.

Nearby Counties

Plymouth County borders three other counties. If the office you need is outside Plymouth County, these pages may help you find the right contact.