How to Search Maine Public Records
Maine's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 16 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Maine Supreme Judicial Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (16 counties) and District Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
1,405,012
Households
597,600
Median Income
$71,773
Median Home Value
$252,100
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Property Records Databases
In Maine, recording is handled by the Town/City Clerk (Registry of Deeds at county).
Property Records
Belfast Property
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Boothbay | Assessor
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Town of Boothbay property assessor database, property sales, and parcel data listed by address.
Chelsea | Assessments
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Property assessment query and downloadable tax maps for the Town of Chelsea.
Farmington | Assessments
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Property assessment and tax record search for the Town of Farmington.
Hermon Property
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Use this service to search the Hermon property assessment records by name, address tax map id, account or sales data.
Kennebunk | Tax Bills
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Town of Kennebunk real and personal property tax bills and commitment book.
Lisbon Property
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Use this Town of Lisbon, Maine Assessor service to search for property information by map & lot, last name, or address.
Nobleboro Property
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PDF lists of Nobleboro property assessment records. Search by name, street name or map/lot number.
North Yarmouth | Tax Payments
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Town of Yarmouth property tax search and online payments.
Palmyra | Tax & Assessments
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Real and personal property assessment and tax records, property tax maps for the Town of Palmyra.
Readfield Property
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Search the Readfield, Maine property records by name, tax id, address or account number or search for sales data by price or date, land or building.
Robbinston Property | Tax Maps
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Browse the Robbinston property database to view owner name, map/lot numbers, acreage, road/river front numbers and map.
South Berwick Property
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Search the South Berwick, Maine property records by name, address or map/lot/sub.
Winslow Property | Tax Maps
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Browse property records in the city of Winslow by owner name.
Winslow | Assessor
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Town of Winslow Assessor property records, sales, parcel assessments.
Winterport Property
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Use this service of the town of Winterport, Maine to search for property tax information by account number, owner or address.
York Property | GIS
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Use this Town of York service to search for property information and view interactive GIS maps.
Bowdoinham Property
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Search the Bowdoinham property tax records by name, address or map/lot.
Gardiner | Assessor
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City of Gardiner property assessment search, property sales, and street list of parcel data.
Kennebunkport | Assessor
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Town of Kennebunkport property assessment records, sales search, street listing of parcel records, and taxpayer revaluation information.
Monmouth | Assessor
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Town of Monmouth assessment search, property sales, parcel records by street name.
Limerick Property
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Search the Limerick, Maine property records by name, address, or map/lot.
New Gloucester Property
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Choose the year on the menu at the side to view in excel format, the New Gloucester property assessment records.
Gray Property | GIS
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Use this Geographic Information System from Gray, Maine to locate parcel information by address, name or parcel id and view interactive maps.
Phippsburg Property
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Download the Phippsburg, Maine property assessment records in PDF format.
Topsham Assessor
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The Assessor's Office is responsible for the valuation of all real and personal property in Topsham in accordance with Maine State Law.
Standish
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Town of Standish, ME property assessor database, property sales, and parcel assessment and ownership listed by address.
Cape Elizabeth Property
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Search for Cape Elizabeth property by owner name, road, or house number.
Yarmouth | Assessor
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Town of Yarmouth, ME Assessor records, including a parcel lookup, comparable sales records, and property data listed by street name.
Gorham Assessor
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Town of Gorham property assessments, sales, and parcel data information listed alphabetically by street.
Lincoln Property
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Search the Lincoln, Maine property records by name, address, or map/lot.
Berwick | Assessor
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Town of Berwick property records, property sales, and address list of parcel assessments.
Raymond | Assessor
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Town of Raymond assessment search, comparable sales, and parcel data listed by street.
South Thomaston | Assessor
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Town of South Thomaston, ME Assessor property database. Includes a property lookup, parcel information listed by street, and a property sales search.
Eliot | Assessor
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View the Town of Eliot Assessor street and address list of parcel data, search the property database, or search property sales records.
Bar Harbor Property | Sales
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Bar Harbor property sales. Search by book and page, sale date, price, code, current use, or use description.
Bath Property
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Search for City of Bath property records by name of owner, address, or lot number. Property sales and tax maps are also available.
Rockport GIS
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Town of Rockport Assessor records searchable by GIS map, owner name, ID, or address.
Ogunquit Assessor
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Town of Ogunquit Assessor online database, including a parcel lookup, sales records, and property assessments listed by street and address.
Kittery Assessor
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Town of Kittery property assessments, sales records, comprehensive parcel records listed by address and street.
Cumberland | Assessor
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Town of Cumberland Assessor parcel records by street, property assessor database, and sales records.
Harpswell | Assessor
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Town of Harpswell Assessor parcel data listed by street address, assessment search, property sales information.
Winthrop | Assessor
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Town of Winthrop Assessor online ownership, sales, and assessment database.
Mount Desert Assessor
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Town of Mount Desert property and assessment records, parcel sales, parcel data organized by street name.
Shapleigh Property | Tax
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Use this service from Shapleigh to search for property tax information by map, lot, sub or type.
Freeport | Assessor
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Town of Freeport Assessor online database, including a parcel lookup, property sales records, and property data listed by street name.
Richmond | Assessor
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Town of Richmond parcel assessment and ownership records, comparable sales, parcel records organized by street name.
Sabattus Property
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Search Town of Sabattus, ME assessment records and property sales, or view parcel data listed by street and address.
Hancock County | GIS
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Interactive GIS map property database from the Hancock County Assessor's Office.
Acton | Assessments
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Property tax assessment search and tax maps for the Town of Bridgton.
Dixfield | Assessments
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Property tax assessment record search for the Town of Dixfield and pdf images of tax maps.
Greenwood | Assessments
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Property assessment search and tax maps for the Town of Greenwood.
Livermore | Assessments
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Property assessment query and downloadable tax maps for the Town of Livermore.
Mechanic Falls | Assessments
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Town of Mechanic Falls property tax assessment records and tax maps.
Minot | Assessments
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Town of Minot property assessment and tax record search and downloadable tax maps.
Sebago | Assessments
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Property tax assessment search and tax maps for the Town of Sebago.
Shapleigh | Assessments
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Property assessment query and downloadable tax maps for the Town of Shapleigh.
Sumner | Assessments
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Property tax assessment record search for the Town of Sumner and pdf images of tax maps.
Sweden | Assessments
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Property assessment and tax record search for the Town of Sweden, Maine.
Portland | Tax Roll
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Downtown district, personal property, exempt, and real estate tax rolls for the City of Portland.
Scarborough Property | Tax
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Search the Scarborough property tax records by name, address, or parcel id. Search personal property tax records by name, address or property ID.
Scarborough | Assessor
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Town of Scarborough Assessing Office property tax bills, tax maps, and GIS map parcel records.
Biddeford Property | GIS
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Use this GIS service from Biddeford to locate parcel information.
Augusta | Assessor
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City of Augusta property database, property sales search, and street and address list of parcel assessments.
Waterville | Assessor
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City of Waterville, ME property assessment database, property sales search, and parcel records by street.
Auburn Property | GIS
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Search this Auburn GIS application for property information and GIS interactive maps by address, parcel ID, street, or business.
Falmouth | Assessment & GIS
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Property assessments, sales records, parcel search by street, and GIS map index for the Town of Falmouth.
South Portland Assessor
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To see due dates and pay your bill, visit: https://www.southportland.gov/onlineservices · When searching by Map Block Lot (MBLU), please enter the map number (three digits) in the map area, the lot number (three digits) in the lot area, and disregard the block and unit sections.
Windham Assessor | GIS
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Town of Windham, ME property assessor database and interactive GIS map search.
Westbrook Assessor
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City of Westbrook, ME parcel data listed by street, searchable assessment database, and property sales records.
Saco Assessor
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City of Saco, ME property assessment search, comparable sales records, and street and address list of parcel data, and interactive GIS map search.
Sanford | GIS
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GIS map property search for the City of Sanford and Village of Springvale.
Biddeford Assessor
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City of Biddeford, ME Assessor parcel lookup, property sales search, and listing of assessment records organized by street.
Falmouth | Tax Records
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Real estate and personal property tax records and online tax payments for the Town of Falmouth.
Maine Counties
All 16 Maine counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Maine?▼
Maine's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Maine court cases?▼
Maine's court system is headed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (16 counties) and District Court. Many Maine courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Maine business entities?▼
The Maine Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Maine?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Maine birth or death certificate?▼
Maine vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Maine property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Maine sex offender?▼
The Maine sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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