Waltham, MA Public Records
Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 65,849 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 12.7 square miles of land. That is up about 643 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Waltham City Clerk (610 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452). Deeds for property in Waltham are recorded at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Waltham are generally heard at the Waltham District Court.
📍 Waltham Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Waltham City Clerk
610 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452
District Court
Waltham District Court
38 Linden Street, Waltham, MA 02452
Superior Court
Middlesex County Superior Court
200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801
Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Probate and Family Court South - Woburn
10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801
Registry of Deeds
Middlesex South Registry of Deeds
208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141-0068
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Waltham, MA
Criminal case records for Waltham 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 Waltham
| District Court | Waltham District Court38 Linden Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 894-4500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Waltham, MA
A people search for Waltham 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 Waltham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Waltham
| City Clerk | Waltham City Clerk610 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 314-3120 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (781) 314-3000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| District Court | Waltham District Court38 Linden Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 894-4500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Waltham, MA
Arrest and booking records for Waltham 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 Waltham
| District Court | Waltham District Court38 Linden Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 894-4500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Waltham, MA
Court records for Waltham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Waltham, with addresses from the official Massachusetts Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Waltham
| District Court | Waltham District Court38 Linden Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 894-4500 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 939-2700 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| Probate and Family Court | Middlesex Probate and Family Court South - Woburn10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 865-4000 Source: mass.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Massachusetts Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Waltham, 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 Waltham
| Registry of Deeds | Middlesex South Registry of Deeds208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141-0068(617) 679-6300www.middlesexsouthregistry.com Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Clerk | Waltham City Clerk610 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 314-3120 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (781) 314-3000 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Waltham, 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 Waltham
| City Clerk | Waltham City Clerk610 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 314-3120 Source: sec.state.ma.us ↗ |
| City Hall main line | (781) 314-3000 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 Waltham, MA
The official sex offender registry for Waltham 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 Waltham
| Official registry | Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) public search Source: mass.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Waltham, 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 Waltham
| Probate and Family Court | Middlesex Probate and Family Court South - Woburn10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801(781) 865-4000 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 ↗ |