Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Chelsea, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County, has about 40,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Chelsea is in the deed records of the Registry of Deeds and its taxable value is set by the town assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Chelsea public records, Suffolk County property records, Chelsea arrest records, Chelsea warrants, Chelsea inmate search, Chelsea criminal records, Massachusetts arrest records and Massachusetts inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Chelsea
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Chelsea are recorded by the Registry of Deeds, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Registry of Deeds' page at boston.gov/departments/archives-and-records-management/resources-bo... (page title: Resources for Boston records), phone 617-635-1195, 201 Rivermoor Street West Roxbury, MA 02132, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Chelsea
The value each parcel is taxed on is set by the town assessor, not the county. Massachusetts cities and towns assess property every year and recertify their values with the state every five years; there is no county assessor.
Permits and City Records in Chelsea
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Chelsea, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at chelseama.gov/how_do_i/view/city_hall_hours.php (page title: Welcome to City of Chelsea, MA), Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at chelseama.gov/departments/city_clerk/index.php (page title: Welcome to City of Chelsea, MA), phone 617-466-4050, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Chelsea
Court cases about land from Chelsea, evictions among them, are filed in the District Court and Boston Municipal Court or the Suffolk County Superior Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at mass.gov/locations/suffolk-county-superior-court, phone (617) 788-7794.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Massachusetts Public Records Law a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge staff time after the first four hours for towns and two for the state, plus copying.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Suffolk County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Suffolk County and Massachusetts. These property pages from its Suffolk County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- BLM GLO Records (glorecords.blm.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Chelsea?
The Registry of Deeds, at boston.gov, phone 617-635-1195. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Chelsea are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Chelsea?
The assessors of each city and town.
Where are evictions from Chelsea filed?
In the District Court and Boston Municipal Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts cities and towns assess property every year and recertify their values with the state every five years; there is no county assessor.
Is this the official Chelsea website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.