Search Civil Court Records in Revere

Revere civil court records are filed and maintained through the Chelsea District Court and Suffolk County Superior Court, depending on the value and nature of the civil claim. This page covers where to search case filings, how to request copies, what fees apply, and how to use the MassCourts online portal to find Revere civil court records.

Chelsea District Court - Serves Revere Civil Cases

Revere does not have its own district court. The city is served by the Chelsea District Court, which handles civil court records for both Chelsea and Revere. This is an important distinction if you are searching for Revere civil court filings or need to file a new case. All district-level civil matters from Revere go through the Chelsea courthouse at 120 Broadway.

The Chelsea District Court handles civil claims up to $50,000. Small claims cases, which cover disputes up to $7,000, are also filed here. If you have a civil matter in Revere that falls under either of these limits, this court is your first stop. The clerk's office can tell you whether your case falls under district or superior court jurisdiction before you file anything. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Massachusetts official courts page for this location has details on services, directions, and court schedules. You can view that information at mass.gov/locations/chelsea-district-court. The screenshot below was captured from that page.

The court is located at 120 Broadway in Chelsea, just a short distance from Revere. Staff at the clerk's window handle record requests, filing, and general questions about civil cases from Revere residents.

Note: Chelsea District Court is the only district court serving Revere; there is no separate Revere District Court, and all civil filings for Revere must go through the Chelsea location.

Suffolk Superior Court - Revere Civil Records

Civil cases involving amounts over $50,000 move to the Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston. This court handles the full range of higher-value civil litigation for Revere residents and businesses. The Superior Court also hears complex civil matters such as equity claims, certain contract disputes, and cases that require a jury trial on civil issues. If your case began at the district level and was appealed or transferred, records may have moved here as well.

The official page for this court is at mass.gov/locations/suffolk-county-superior-court. The screenshot below was captured from that source.

The Superior Court sits at 3 Pemberton Square in Boston. For Revere civil court records at this level, you can visit in person or submit a written request to the clerk's office.

Suffolk Probate Court - Revere Cases

The Suffolk Probate and Family Court is located at 24 New Chardon Street in Boston. This court handles civil matters tied to estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and family law proceedings for Revere residents. It operates a Virtual Registry on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for remote access to certain services.

If you need to search probate civil records connected to Revere, this court maintains those filings. You can call (617) 788-8301 to reach the clerk's office and ask about accessing specific case files. In-person visits are also an option during regular business hours if you prefer to review records on site.

Note: The Virtual Registry allows you to handle certain probate matters remotely on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings without traveling to the Boston courthouse.

How to Search Revere Civil Court Records Online

The main online tool for Revere civil court records is MassCourts, the statewide public case search portal. You can access it at masscourts.org. When you reach the site, select Suffolk County from the court location menu. From there you can search by party name, case number, or docket number to find civil filings from Revere cases at both the district and superior court levels.

MassCourts shows docket entries, case status, party names, and scheduled hearing dates for most civil cases. Not all case documents are available in full online, but the docket itself gives you a clear picture of what has been filed and when. If you need copies of actual documents, you will need to follow up with the clerk's office at the relevant court.

For probate and family court records tied to Revere, a separate search through the Probate and Family Court case lookup tool may be needed. The clerk's office at 24 New Chardon Street can point you to the right search method for probate-related civil records.

Note: When using MassCourts for Revere civil records, always select Suffolk County, since Revere falls within that county and its cases are not indexed under a separate Revere heading.

Revere Civil Court Record Copy Fees

Fees for civil court record copies in Revere follow the standard schedule set by the Massachusetts Trial Court. These fees apply at the Chelsea District Court and the Suffolk County Superior Court.

• Uncertified copy: $0.05 per page
• Certified copy: $2.50 per page
• Certificate of judgment or other official certificates: $20.00

Requests can be made in person at the clerk's office during regular hours. If you know your case number, the process goes faster. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Written requests by mail are also accepted; contact the clerk's office at the court where your case is filed to confirm the mail request process and whether payment must be sent in advance.

For certified copies, allow extra processing time. Staff may need to pull the physical file if it is not readily available at the counter. If you are unsure which court holds the records you need, the Chelsea District Court clerk can point you in the right direction for civil filings from Revere.

Note: Fees are set by the Massachusetts Trial Court and are subject to change; confirm current rates directly with the clerk's office before submitting a payment.

Boston - Other Qualifying City in Suffolk County

Boston is the other qualifying city in Suffolk County with its own civil court records page. Boston is served by several district courts and the same Suffolk County Superior Court and Probate Court that handle Revere cases. If you are researching civil records that may involve parties or cases connected to Boston, that page covers court locations, filing procedures, and search tools specific to Boston.

You can find Boston civil court records at Boston Civil Court Records.

Suffolk County Civil Court Records

Revere is in Suffolk County. Civil records from Revere are filed and maintained through the Suffolk County court system. For county-wide resources and the full list of courts, visit the Suffolk County civil court records page.

View Suffolk County Civil Court Records