Everett Public Records Lookup

Everett public records are maintained by the City Clerk, the Board of Assessors, the Everett Police Department, and other city agencies that operate under Massachusetts public records law. Everett sits just north of Boston in Middlesex County and shares county-level resources for land records and court filings with other communities in the area. This page covers where Everett public records are held, how to submit a records request, which offices handle specific document types, and what state law requires of agencies responding to requests.

Everett City Clerk Office

The Everett City Clerk is the official custodian of city public records. The office is at Room 13, City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. It holds vital records, business certificates, dog licenses, public meeting minutes, and City Council records. The clerk also maintains the official record of city ordinances, mayoral actions, and resolutions. For most Everett public records requests, this is the right office to contact first.

Everett also has an online public records request portal. You can submit requests electronically at cityofeverett.com/city-clerk/public-records or email cityclerk@cityofeverett.com. The online system lets you track your request and receive documents electronically, which is often the fastest option for records that exist in digital form.

The screenshot below is from the Everett city clerk's public records page, which explains the request process and provides the online submission form.

The clerk's records page links to the online request form, department contact details, and information about the public records process in Everett.

Requesting Public Records in Everett

Under MGL Chapter 66, Section 10, any person has the right to request public records from Everett city agencies. The city must respond within 10 business days. Everett designates a Records Access Officer (RAO) to manage these requests. You can reach the RAO by emailing cityclerk@cityofeverett.com, calling (617) 394-2210, or using the online portal. Requests can also be submitted in writing by mail or in person at City Hall.

No reason is required to make a request. You do not need to be an Everett resident. Requests can come from anyone. Be specific about what records you want, including dates, parties involved, or document types, to help staff locate them efficiently. If a record is held by a different city department, the clerk's office can direct your request to the right place. The RAO must respond within 10 days, either providing the records, explaining a delay, or citing the legal basis for any denial.

State fee rules apply: the first two hours of staff time are free for cities with more than 20,000 residents. Beyond that, the rate is capped at $25 per hour. Copies are $0.05 per page. Requesting records in electronic format can reduce or eliminate copy costs. If Everett denies your request in whole or in part, you can appeal to the Supervisor of Records, One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, MA 02108, phone (617) 727-2832.

Vital Records in Everett

The City Clerk issues certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates for events registered in Everett. Each certified copy costs $15. Orders can be placed in person at City Hall or by mail. Mail requests should include a written request, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order payable to the City of Everett.

Certified copies are available to immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals with a documented legal need. For records not registered in Everett, or for statewide or historical records, contact the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. The state registry holds vital records from across Massachusetts and can provide certified copies to eligible requesters.

Everett Property and Deed Records

Property records for Everett are held by the Board of Assessors at City Hall. These records include ownership data, assessed values, lot size, building information, and tax records for every parcel in the city. The Assessors' office can answer questions about property valuation and tax classification.

For deed records, mortgages, liens, and other recorded land instruments, the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge is the correct office for Everett. The registry is at 208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, phone (617) 679-6300. All Everett land records are searchable at no charge through MassLandRecords.com. Select the Middlesex South section and search by name, address, or document type. The registry holds records going back well over a century for the region.

Note: MassLandRecords.com is the official state-hosted portal for land records and covers all Massachusetts counties through one interface.

Court Records for Everett

Everett is served by the Malden District Court and, for more serious matters, Middlesex Superior Court. You can search case records at no cost through MassCourts.org, which covers most Massachusetts trial courts. Searches by name or case number return docket entries, court filings, and case outcomes for public matters.

Probate matters for Everett residents are handled by Middlesex County Probate and Family Court in Cambridge. Some records may be sealed by court order or only available in paper form at the courthouse. The Secretary of the Commonwealth maintains state-level public records including corporate filings, lobbyist registrations, and campaign finance reports.

For registered sex offender information in Everett, the Sex Offender Registry Board provides a public lookup at mass.gov/sorb. Searches can be done by name or by geographic area.

Middlesex County Public Records

Everett is part of Middlesex County. County-level records for Everett include land records at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge, court records at Middlesex Superior Court, and probate records at Middlesex County Probate and Family Court. For a full overview of Middlesex County public records resources, visit the county page.

View Middlesex County Public Records

Nearby Cities

Everett is just north of Boston and borders several other qualifying cities with their own local records offices.