Massachusetts State Organization Directory

The Probate and Family Court Department handles court matters that involve families and children, like divorce, child support, and wills.

PERAC's mission is to provide regulatory oversight and guidance for the effective, equitable, and ethical operation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ public pension systems.

The Rail and Transit Division maintains state-owned track, oversees MassDOT's freight and passenger rail programs, and seeks to increase transportation options. We strive to improve mobility across the Commonwealth by assisting, funding and/or overseeing service provided by the Commonwealth's 15 Regional Transit Authorities, local governments, non-profits, and private carriers.

RVRS collects, manages, and tracks millions of vital records in Massachusetts from 1931 to the present. RVRS also provides statistics on births, deaths, fetal deaths, divorces, and marriages. These data sets are used to help understand our population, promote wellness, and ensure health equity within the Commonwealth.

The chief record-keeping, public information, securities regulator, and elections officer of the Commonwealth. Our office is responsible for maintaining public records, administering elections, storing historical data, preserving historical sites, registration of corporations, and the filing and distribution of regulations and public documents.

Consists of 40 members, with each Senator elected to represent a district consisting of approximately 159,000 people.

The Sex Offender Registry Board promotes public safety by educating and informing the public to prevent further victimization. We register and classify convicted sex offenders according to their risk of re-offense and the degree of danger they pose.

The State 911 Department oversees and maintains the statewide 9-1-1 system for emergency services.

The State Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that administers and enforces the provisions of the conflict of interest law and financial disclosure law.

The State Library supports the research and information needs of government, libraries, and the public through innovative services and access to a comprehensive repository of state documents and other historical items.