Chelsea, ME Public Records
Chelsea is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, with an estimated population of 2,829 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 19.5 square miles of land. That is up about 52 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Chelsea Municipal Clerk (560 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330-1272). Deeds for property in Chelsea are recorded at the Kennebec County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Chelsea are generally heard at the Augusta District Court.
📍 Chelsea Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Chelsea Municipal Clerk
560 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330-1272
District Court
Augusta District Court
1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330
Superior Court
Kennebec County Superior Court
1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330
Registry of Deeds
Kennebec County Registry of Deeds
77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04332
Probate Court
Kennebec County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Chelsea, ME
Criminal case records for Chelsea are kept by the State of Maine Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Chelsea
| District Court | Augusta District Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Chelsea, ME
A people search for Chelsea pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Chelsea are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Chelsea
| Municipal Clerk | Chelsea Municipal Clerk560 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330-1272(207) 582-4802 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Augusta District Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Chelsea, ME
Arrest and booking records for Chelsea are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Maine State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Chelsea
| District Court | Augusta District Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Chelsea, ME
Court records for Chelsea include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Chelsea, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Chelsea
| District Court | Augusta District Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Kennebec County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Chelsea, ME
Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds (Aroostook and Oxford counties have two registry districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Chelsea
| Registry of Deeds | Kennebec County Registry of Deeds77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04332(207) 622-0431gov.kofiletech.us/me-kennebec Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Chelsea Municipal Clerk560 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330-1272(207) 582-4802 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Chelsea, ME
In Maine, the municipal clerk in the town where a birth, death or marriage took place (or where the person lived) can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Chelsea
| Municipal Clerk | Chelsea Municipal Clerk560 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330-1272(207) 582-4802 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Chelsea, ME
The official sex offender registry for Chelsea is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Chelsea
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Chelsea, ME
Divorce and family matters are filed in the Maine District Court (Family Division). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Chelsea
| District Court | Augusta District Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |