Chelmsford Phone Directory Lookup

The Chelmsford phone directory covers a town of about 35,000 residents in Middlesex County. Chelmsford sits just south of Lowell and falls under the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds district. This page lists phone numbers for Chelmsford town hall, the police and fire departments, public works, the town clerk, and the courts that serve the area. All contact info here is pulled from official town and state sources so you get the right numbers the first time you call.

Chelmsford Town Hall Contacts

Chelmsford Town Hall is the center of town government and holds most of the offices residents need to reach. The building is at 50 Billerica Road. Whether you need a dog license, a building permit, or want to check on your property tax bill, town hall is the first call.

The town clerk is Patricia E. Dzuris. Her office handles vital records, voter registration, licensing, and public meeting documents. Call (978) 250-5205 to ask about getting a birth certificate, a marriage license, or a copy of meeting minutes. The Chelmsford town website has a full staff directory with phone numbers and emails for every department.

One thing to note about Chelmsford hours is that Tuesday runs late until 7:00 PM, which helps if you work during the day. Friday hours end at 1:00 PM, so plan around that if you need to visit in person. The town website also has an online payment portal for taxes and utility bills, which can save you a trip or a phone call.

Chelmsford Department Phone Numbers

Chelmsford runs a full range of town departments. Below are the key numbers that residents call most often. For the complete list, the town staff directory has every department and staff member with their direct line.

The Chelmsford Police Department is at 2 Olde North Road. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line is (978) 256-2521. Use this for general questions, to file a non-urgent report, or to ask about getting a copy of a police report. The department website at chelmsfordpd.com has info on divisions, community programs, and how to submit tips. Chelmsford police serve the town and also work with neighboring departments on regional issues.

The Fire Department is at 50 Billerica Road. Call (978) 250-5267 for non-emergency questions. The department handles fire response, EMS, hazmat calls, and fire prevention inspections. If you are selling a home in Chelmsford, you need a smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection from the fire department before closing. Call to schedule one.

The Department of Public Works handles roads, sidewalks, sewer, stormwater, and trash and recycling collection. The general town number (978) 250-5200 can connect you to DPW staff. Public works maintains the town's infrastructure and posts seasonal schedules for yard waste, leaf collection, and snow plowing on the town website. For water emergencies or sewer backups after hours, call the police non-emergency line and they can reach the on-call DPW crew.

Other departments with dedicated phone lines include the library, the senior center, the health department, parks and recreation, and the school district. Each has a listing on the town website with hours and contact info.

Note: Chelmsford town office hours vary by department and day of the week, so check before you visit.

The Massachusetts business entity search lets you look up registered companies in Chelmsford and across the state. Below is a view of the search portal.

This tool searches over 400,000 registered businesses. You can look up a company by name, individual name, or ID number to find the contact info on file with the state.

How to Search Chelmsford Phone Numbers

Finding a phone number in Chelmsford is straightforward for government offices. Business and personal contacts take a bit more effort. Here is how to find what you need based on the type of contact.

For town government numbers, the Chelmsford staff directory is the best resource. It lists every department with a phone number, email, fax, and address. You can filter by department or search by a person's name. If you cannot find what you need online, call (978) 250-5200 and ask the operator to transfer you.

For court contacts, Chelmsford falls under the Lowell District Court. The court is at 370 Jackson Street in Lowell, and the clerk's phone is (978) 459-4101. This court handles cases for Chelmsford, Billerica, Dracut, Lowell, Tewksbury, and Tyngsboro. For probate and family matters like estates or guardianships, the Middlesex Probate and Family Court North in Lowell handles Chelmsford. Call (978) 656-7700 for that court. You can search court cases online at masscourts.org too.

For business phone numbers, the town clerk's office has records of licensed businesses in Chelmsford. You can also use the state business entity search to find any company registered in Massachusetts. For personal phone lookups, no government office in Chelmsford or in the state maintains a public directory of residential numbers. The assessor's office can tell you who owns a property but not their phone number.

Chelmsford Public Records Access

Public records in Chelmsford are available under the Massachusetts Public Records Law, MGL Chapter 66. Any person can request records from any town department. You do not need to be a resident. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

To get records, send a written request to the Records Access Officer for the department that holds what you need. Describe what you want clearly so there is no confusion. The town has 10 business days to respond. Paper copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, the maximum charge is $25 per hour. Records that already exist in electronic form should come at no charge.

Property records for Chelmsford are held at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Lowell. Register Karen M. Cassella runs the office at 370 Jackson Street. The phone number is (978) 322-9000. All property records going back to 1629 are available for free online at masslandrecords.com/middlesexnorth. You can search by name, address, book and page, or document type. Viewing, printing, and downloading are all free.

• Written request to the Records Access Officer
• No reason required for your request
• $0.05 per page for copies
• First 2 hours of staff search time free
• Chelmsford property records free online through masslandrecords.com

Middlesex County Phone Directory

Chelmsford is one of 54 cities and towns in Middlesex County. The county is the largest in Massachusetts by population with about 1.6 million people. County offices that serve Chelmsford include the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Lowell, the District Attorney's Office, and the Sheriff's Department. For a full list of county-level phone numbers and contact information, visit the Middlesex County directory page.

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