This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. Salem Residents Directory is privately operated. We cannot retrieve or certify a record, confirm a current household, or remove material from a government index. Direct those requests to the office that holds the record. For emergencies, call 911. If you are being stalked or harassed, contact local police.
Finding the Right Salem Custodian
For common Salem records, begin with the route that matches the question:
- Ownership or a street address: use the Salem street directory route
- Older volumes or past households: consult the Salem city directory collections
- One name to verify: use the Salem resident lookup workflow
- Office contacts and record roles: start with Salem resident records offices
- A record absent from a public index: send a focused request under the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c. 66 §10, to the relevant custodian
Salem City Clerk and Elections: City Hall, 93 Washington St., Salem, MA 01970; 978-745-9595 ext. 41200. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday 8-4, Thursday 8-7, and Friday 8-noon. The Clerk is the local route for Salem vital records, elections, and municipal-record questions.
Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds: 100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C, Beverly, MA 01915; 978-542-1704 customer service, Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30. Salem also has a listed satellite at 35 Congress St., Suite 2100A; confirm counter availability before traveling. Recorded-land images and ordinary access are available through the Registry’s portal or in person.