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 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Waterville, Maine, in Kennebec County, has about 17,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Waterville 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 and common questions.
Related guides: Waterville public records, Kennebec County property records, Waterville arrest records, Waterville warrants, Waterville inmate search, Waterville criminal records, Maine arrest records and Maine inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Waterville
Who owns a parcel in Waterville and what it sold for are in the deed records of the Registry of Deeds, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Registry of Deeds' page at kennebec.gov/deeds (page title: Registry of Deeds | Kennebec County, Maine), phone (207) 622-0431, 77 Winthrop Street Augusta, ME 04330, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Waterville
The value each parcel is taxed on is set by the town assessor, not the county. Maine towns, not counties, assess property; the county Registry of Deeds records the deeds.
Permits and City Records in Waterville
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Waterville, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at waterville-me.gov/facilities/facility/details/City-Hall-2 (page title: Facilities, City Hall), phone 207-680-4200, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at waterville-me.gov/184/City-Clerk (page title: City Clerk | Waterville, ME), phone 207-680-4210, 04901, Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Waterville
An eviction is a court case in the District Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Kennebec County Superior Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/kennebec-sc.html, phone (207) 213-2800.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Maine Freedom of Access Act a county office must answer a request within a reasonable time, after acknowledging the request within 5 working days, and it may charge staff time after the first two hours, plus copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Waterville?
The Registry of Deeds, at kennebec.gov/deeds, phone (207) 622-0431. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Waterville are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Waterville?
The assessor of each town.
Where are evictions from Waterville filed?
In the District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Maine?
Maine towns, not counties, assess property; the county Registry of Deeds records the deeds.
Is this the official Waterville 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.