| Superior Court Clerk | Hampden County Superior Court Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Register of Probate | Hampden Probate and Family Court — Register of Probate |
| Clerk address | Hampden County Hall of Justice, 50 State St, Springfield, MA 01103 (Superior Court Clerk's Office and Probate and Family Court Register). Mailing address for both: P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102 |
| Phone | Superior Court Clerk's Office: (413) 735-6016; Superior Court criminal business: (413) 735-6017; Probate and Family Court Register: (413) 748-7760 |
| Hours | Superior Court Clerk: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Probate and Family Court Register: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.05 per page for an unattested copy or printout of court documents, records, or other papers held by the clerk, register, or recorder |
| Certified copy fee | $2.50 per page for an attested (certified) copy of a document or docket sheet; $20.00 for a certificate of orders, decrees, rulings, or judgments |
Hampden County, anchored by Springfield, is the largest county in western Massachusetts and the only one in the region where felony, civil, probate, and family records all sit in a single downtown building. The Hampden County Superior Court Clerk's Office and the Hampden Probate and Family Court Register's Office both operate from the Hampden County Hall of Justice at 50 State Street in Springfield, and both use the same mailing address, P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102. That makes Hampden simpler than counties like Bristol or Middlesex, where Superior Court sittings are split across cities.
Misdemeanors and civil claims up to $50,000 are heard in the county's District Court divisions — Chicopee, Holyoke, Palmer, Springfield, and Westfield — each with its own clerk-magistrate. The Springfield division is one of the busiest District Courts in the state. Housing cases go to the Western Housing Court, which sits in Springfield and is separate from any county office.
The Probate and Family Court kept a satellite registry at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, but the court's Mass.gov page says that office has been temporarily closed for renovations since November 1, 2024, so probate and family requests should go to the main Springfield registry until it reopens.
Search Hampden County court records online
Superior Court Clerk
Hampden County Superior Court Clerk's Office
- Cost
- Free docket lookup on MassCourts; $2.50 per page for attested copies, $0.05 per page for plain copies under the Trial Court Uniform Schedule of Fees
- Coverage
- Superior Court felony criminal cases and larger civil suits filed in Hampden County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Hampden County Hall of Justice, 50 State St., Springfield, MA 01103; mailing address P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102. Clerk's Office (413) 735-6016; criminal business line (413) 735-6017; clerk's email listed on Mass.gov as Hampden.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us. Verified on Mass.gov on 2026-09-13.
Register of Probate
Hampden Probate and Family Court — Register of Probate
- Cost
- Free docket lookup on MassCourts; $2.50 per page for attested copies from the registry
- Coverage
- Wills, estates, guardianship, divorce, custody, paternity, and adoption cases for Hampden County
- Records
- Probate, Family
Register's Office at 50 State St., P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102, (413) 748-7760; main office hours 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Chicopee City Hall satellite office (274 Front St.) is listed as temporarily closed for renovations since November 1, 2024. Verified on Mass.gov on 2026-09-13.
Other courts
MassCourts — District Court case search (Hampden County divisions)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor and smaller civil cases from the Chicopee, Holyoke, Palmer, Springfield, and Westfield District Court divisions
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
No division has its own docket website; all are searched through the statewide MassCourts portal, filtered by court location.
What is available online
MassCourts covers docket entries for Hampden County Superior Court, District Court, and Probate and Family Court cases entered into the Trial Court's electronic system. Expect to see filings, scheduled hearings, and dispositions, but not scanned images of most documents, which still have to be ordered from the clerk or register. Superior Court criminal and civil cases are searched separately by case type on the portal. Older paper cases that predate electronic docketing do not appear online and must be requested from the office that holds them, and some very old files may have been transferred to the Massachusetts Archives.
Which clerk has your record
In Massachusetts, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Massachusetts page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court | Felony criminal cases; Civil actions generally above $50,000; Medical malpractice and labor disputes | Superior Court Clerk's Office (Clerk of Courts) for the county |
| District Court | Misdemeanors and lower-level felonies; Civil claims up to $50,000; Restraining and harassment prevention orders | Clerk-Magistrate of the District Court division |
| Boston Municipal Court | Misdemeanors and lower-level felonies in Boston; Civil claims up to $50,000; Restraining orders | Clerk-Magistrate of the Boston Municipal Court division |
| Probate and Family Court | Divorce, custody, and child support; Paternity and adoption; Wills, estates, and guardianship | Register of Probate for the county |
| Housing Court | Eviction (summary process); Code enforcement; Small claims involving housing conditions | Clerk-Magistrate of the Housing Court division |
| Land Court | Title registration; Zoning and land use appeals; Foreclosure of mortgages (servicemembers) | Recorder of the Land Court |
| Juvenile Court | Delinquency; Child welfare (care and protection); Youthful offender cases | Clerk-Magistrate of the Juvenile Court division |
Request records in person or by mail
Hampden County clerk offices
Hampden County Hall of Justice, 50 State St, Springfield, MA 01103 (Superior Court Clerk's Office and Probate and Family Court Register). Mailing address for both: P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102
Phone: Superior Court Clerk's Office: (413) 735-6016; Superior Court criminal business: (413) 735-6017; Probate and Family Court Register: (413) 748-7760
Hours: Superior Court Clerk: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Probate and Family Court Register: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Court (felony and larger civil) records. Request copies from the clerk's office at 50 State Street, Springfield, in person, by mail to P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102, or by phone at (413) 735-6016 (criminal business, (413) 735-6017). Provide the docket number or the party names and filing year, list the documents you need, and say whether you want plain or attested copies. Attested copies are $2.50 per page and plain copies $0.05 per page under the Trial Court's Uniform Schedule of Fees; a certificate of judgment is $20.00. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with mail requests.
District Court (misdemeanor and smaller civil) records. Contact the clerk-magistrate of the division that heard the case — Chicopee, Holyoke, Palmer, Springfield, or Westfield District Court. Each keeps its own file, and the Superior Court clerk cannot retrieve a District Court record.
Probate, estate, divorce, and custody records. Contact the Register of Probate at 50 State Street, Springfield, (413) 748-7760, or write to P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102. The registry also staffs a virtual registry by video for questions. Most probate files are public; financial statements and certain family-law filings are impounded and will not be released.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.05 per page for an unattested copy or printout of court documents, records, or other papers held by the clerk, register, or recorder |
| Certified copy | $2.50 per page for an attested (certified) copy of a document or docket sheet; $20.00 for a certificate of orders, decrees, rulings, or judgments |
Fees are set in the Trial Court's Uniform Schedule of Fees under General Laws Chapter 262, Section 4B, and apply in every Trial Court department; the schedule was last amended effective November 1, 2016. Other listed items include $50.00 for a transcript of judgment, $5.00 for a PDF or other electronic copy of a document (plus $4.00 if a CD is mailed), and $10.00 per case per day for electronic access to an audio recording of a hearing. Confirm accepted payment methods with the specific clerk's office or registry before mailing a request. Figures confirmed on the Mass.gov Uniform Schedule of Fees page on 2026-09-13.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Most Massachusetts trial-court case records are presumptively open, but several categories are removed from public view:
The Massachusetts guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Hampden County courthouse for court records?
The Hampden County Hall of Justice at 50 State Street, Springfield, houses both the Superior Court Clerk's Office and the Probate and Family Court Register's Office. Mail for either office goes to P.O. Box 559, Springfield, MA 01102.
Which District Courts serve Hampden County?
Chicopee, Holyoke, Palmer, Springfield, and Westfield District Court. Each keeps its own case files and is searched through the statewide MassCourts portal rather than a county website.
Is the Chicopee probate satellite office open?
As of the court's Mass.gov listing, the Chicopee City Hall satellite office of the Hampden Probate and Family Court has been temporarily closed for renovations since November 1, 2024. Use the main Springfield registry at 50 State Street.
Can I search Hampden County court records online for free?
Yes. MassCourts (masscourts.org) covers Superior Court, District Court, and Probate and Family Court dockets for the county without registration or a fee, though it shows docket entries rather than full document images.
Sources
- Hampden County Superior Court — Mass.gov location page — https://www.mass.gov/locations/hampden-county-superior-court
- Hampden Probate and Family Court — Mass.gov location page — https://www.mass.gov/locations/hampden-probate-and-family-court
- Trial Court Uniform Schedule of Fees — Mass.gov — https://www.mass.gov/info-details/uniform-schedule-of-fees
- MassCourts / eAccess Public Portal — https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/home.page
- Mass.gov — Massachusetts law about state courts — https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-state-courts
- Mass.gov — Search Court Dockets, Calendars and Case Information — https://www.mass.gov/search-court-dockets-calendars-and-case-information
- Massachusetts Appellate Courts Public Case Search — https://www.ma-appellatecourts.org/
- iCORI (DCJIS) — https://icori.chs.state.ma.us/
- Mass.gov — Request CORI as an individual — https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-cori-as-an-individual
- General Laws, Chapter 6, Section 172 — Availability of criminal offender record information — https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section172
- General Laws, Chapter 276, Section 100A — Sealing of criminal records — https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleII/Chapter276/Section100A
- General Laws, Chapter 276, Section 100E — Expungement of criminal records — https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleII/Chapter276/Section100E
- General Laws, Chapter 262, Section 4B — Uniform Schedule of Fees — https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleVI/Chapter262/Section4B
- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts — https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Massachusetts counties.