Records Search
Requesting Case Documents
Use the form below to search for archived case information. This information is needed to order copies of archived cases. If the form does not load for you, please click here.
Order copies of case files from NARA
To order files from NARA:
- Select "Order Reproductions"
- Under Record Reproductions select "Court Records"
- Choose a civil or criminal case
- Select the item you wish to order
- Select delivery format and Add to Cart
- You will need to register for a free account. If you already have an account you will need to log in
- Enter archive numbers found using the form above
- Proceed with payment
It is recommended to use the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) online ordering system to receive copies of case files faster. However, hard copies can be found below to print and mail:
Federal Records Center
Federal Records CenterResearch Room
380 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone Toll Free: 781-663-0378
Fax: 781-663-0154
Notice:
As of October 1, 2010. the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Northeast Region-Boston Federal Records Center in Waltham will no longer provide on-site civil and criminal court case review services to the public. Customers seeking to review civil and criminal court cases will need to contact the court directly to arrange to review the case file at the court.
NARA will continue to provide copies of civil and criminal court case files directly by fax, mail and scan order services. Public customers can contact the NARA research room staff at the phone number listed above, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (excluding Federal holidays) between 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Federal Tax Lien - Lien Search Information
Currently the IRS Tax Lien computer located in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, is not operational.
The IRS and U.S. District Court are currently in the process of updating the process and procedure for looking up federal tax liens at the U.S. District Court.
Please call or fax the IRS Centralized Lien Operation to verify a federal tax lien at 1-800-913-6050 or e-fax 1-855-390-3530.
*We will update this message when we have more information. Updated (10/10/2024)