Chatham, MA Public Records
Chatham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 6,711 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 16.2 square miles of land. That is up about 117 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Chatham Town Clerk (549 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633). Deeds for property in Chatham are recorded at the Barnstable Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Chatham are generally heard at the Orleans District Court.
📍 Chatham Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Chatham Town Clerk
549 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633
District Court
Orleans District Court
237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653
Superior Court
Barnstable County Superior Court
3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425, Barnstable, MA 02630
Probate and Family Court
Barnstable Probate and Family Court
3195 Main St., P.O. Box 346, Barnstable, MA 02630
Registry of Deeds
Barnstable Registry of Deeds
3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Chatham, MA
Criminal case records for Chatham are kept by the Massachusetts Court System. 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 Chatham
| District Court | Orleans District Court237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653(508) 255-4700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Barnstable County Superior Court3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6684 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Chatham, MA
A people search for Chatham 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 Chatham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Chatham
| Town Clerk | Chatham Town Clerk549 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633(508) 945-5101 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 945-5100 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Orleans District Court237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653(508) 255-4700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Barnstable County Superior Court3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6684 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Chatham, MA
Arrest and booking records for Chatham are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Massachusetts 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 Chatham
| District Court | Orleans District Court237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653(508) 255-4700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Barnstable County Superior Court3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6684 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Chatham, MA
Court records for Chatham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Chatham, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Chatham
| District Court | Orleans District Court237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653(508) 255-4700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Barnstable County Superior Court3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6684 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Barnstable Probate and Family Court3195 Main St., P.O. Box 346, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6710 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Chatham, MA
Deeds are recorded at one of 21 Registry of Deeds districts (some counties are split into North/South or other districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Chatham
| Registry of Deeds | Barnstable Registry of Deeds3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 362-7733www.Barnstabledeeds.org Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Chatham Town Clerk549 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633(508) 945-5101 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 945-5100 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Chatham, MA
In Massachusetts, the city or town clerk where a birth, marriage or death occurred keeps the original record and can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Chatham
| Town Clerk | Chatham Town Clerk549 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633(508) 945-5101 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| Main town line | (508) 945-5100 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| State vital records office | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics150 Mount Vernon Street, 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Chatham, MA
The official sex offender registry for Chatham 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 Chatham
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Chatham, MA
Divorce cases are filed in the Probate and Family Court for the county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Chatham
| Probate and Family Court | Barnstable Probate and Family Court3195 Main St., P.O. Box 346, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6710 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics150 Mount Vernon Street, 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125 Source: mass.gov ↗ |