Chelsea, MA Public Records
Chelsea is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 40,245 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 2.2 square miles of land. That is down about 501 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Chelsea City Clerk (500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150). Deeds for property in Chelsea are recorded at the Suffolk Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Chelsea are generally heard at the Chelsea District Court.
📍 Chelsea Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Chelsea City Clerk
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
District Court
Chelsea District Court
120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Superior Court
Suffolk County Superior Court
3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108
Probate and Family Court
Suffolk Probate and Family Court
24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114
Registry of Deeds
Suffolk Registry of Deeds
24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114-9660
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Chelsea, MA
Criminal case records for Chelsea 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 Chelsea
| District Court | Chelsea District Court120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 660-9200 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Chelsea, MA
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
| City Clerk | Chelsea City Clerk500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 466-4050 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (617) 466-4209 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Chelsea District Court120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 660-9200 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Chelsea, MA
Arrest and booking records for Chelsea 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 Chelsea
| District Court | Chelsea District Court120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 660-9200 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Chelsea, MA
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 Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Chelsea
| District Court | Chelsea District Court120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 660-9200 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Suffolk County Superior Court3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108(617) 788-8175 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Suffolk Probate and Family Court24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114(617) 788-8301 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea
| Registry of Deeds | Suffolk Registry of Deeds24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114-9660(617) 788-6221www.suffolkdeeds.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Clerk | Chelsea City Clerk500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 466-4050 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (617) 466-4209 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea
| City Clerk | Chelsea City Clerk500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150(617) 466-4050 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (617) 466-4209 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 Chelsea, MA
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 | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea
| Probate and Family Court | Suffolk Probate and Family Court24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114(617) 788-8301 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 ↗ |