The Securities Division works to protect Massachusetts investors by registering broker-dealers and investment advisers, requiring that high-risk securities be registered, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate enforcement and disciplinary actions.
Telephone: 617-727-3548
or 1-800-269-5428
Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/securities
Email: securities@sec.state.ma.us
Citizen Information Service functions as the primary information and referral agency for the state, offering information on state programs and agencies. CIS attempts to answer all requests by providing either direct assistance or an immediate referral to the appropriate agency. As part of its goal to make state government more accessible to the public, CIS has established a publication series on specific topics of interest, including:
- The Citizens’ Guide to State Services: A Selective Listing of Government Agencies and Programs, with addresses, phone numbers and agency descriptions.
- Welcome to Massachusetts: A Practical Guide to Living in the State
- Automobile Excise Tax
- Safe and Sanitary Housing for Massachusetts Residents
- Veterans Laws and Benefits Guide
- Massachusetts Facts: A Review of the History, Government and Symbols of the State, for junior high to high school age students.
Telephone: 617-727-7030 or 1-800-392-6090 (toll-free in Massachusetts only)
Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/cis
Email: cis@sec.state.ma.us
The Elections Division administers all state elections, provides information on voting, and supplies election materials to the public, candidates, and government officials.
Telephone: 617-727-2828 or 1-800-462-VOTE (8683) (toll-free in Massachusetts only)
Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/elections
Email: elections@sec.state.ma.us
The Public Records Division administers the Public Records Law, assists agencies and municipalities with records management, certifies documents for use abroad, performs oaths of office, and maintains records of gubernatorial appointments and commissions.
Telephone: 617-727-2832
Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/publicrecords
Email: pre@sec.state.ma.us
Real Estate Records. Foreclosure and Homestead Information - Massachusetts is divided into 21 registry districts with an elected Register of Deeds responsible for each office. Documents related to the ownership of real estate within the district are recorded at the Registry of Deeds.
Website: www.masslandrecords.com
The Massachusetts Archives collects, catalogs, and preserves records of enduring value from nearly 400 years of state government. It serves as a vital resource to scholars, genealogists, and students and as an advisor to the historical records community in Massachusetts.
Telephone: 617-727-2816
Website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/archives/archives.htm
Email: archives@sec.state.ma.us
The Commonwealth Museum brings Massachusetts history alive through exhibits, outreach and student programs and publications.
Telephone: 617-727-9268
Website: www.commonwealthmuseum.org
The Massachusetts Historical Commission is the state agency responsible for historical preservation in the Commonwealth. It offers assistance to communities in listing properties with the National Register of Historic Places and establishing local historic districts.
Telephone: 617-727-8470
Website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/mhc/mhc.htm
Email: sec-dl-mhcweb@sec.state.ma.us