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 Maine Center for Disease Control (Vital Records) 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

Criminal Records Databases

5 official Maine criminal records sources.

Court Records Criminal Records Wants & Warrants Vital Records Voter Records Licenses Recorded Documents Property Records

Criminal Records

Adult Resident/Adult Community Corrections Client Search
Official Free
Skip First Level Navigation | Skip All Navigation · This service provides a free and convenient way to search for information about adult residents/adult community corrections clients in the Maine Department of Corrections system . The search service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
🌐 apps1.web.maine.gov
Adult Resident/Adult Community Corrections Client Search
Official Free
Skip First Level Navigation | Skip All Navigation · This service provides a free and convenient way to search for information about adult residents/adult community corrections clients in the Maine Department of Corrections system . The search service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
🌐 apps1.web.maine.gov
Current Inmates - Kennebec County Sheriff's Office
Official Free
Corrections Mission Current Inmate List Inmate Visitation Inmate Archives / Records Inmate Bail Inmate Programs▼ · Maine Diversionary Sentencing Program (MeDSP) MeDSP Registration Form Veterans Programs PREA 3rd Party Reporting Form Integrated Healthcare Maine DOC Prisoner Search Office of Professional Review Prisoner Transport Vendors Video Arraignment iCare Gift Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Employment Opportunities Other Departments▼ · Kennebec County District Attorney's Office Emergency Management Probate Court Registry of Deeds
🌐 kennebec.gov
Maine Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
It includes information on persons who are required to register and who actually have registered in Maine. Police departments and sheriffs’ offices may post information about sex offenders on their own websites, but must provide a link to the official Maine registry site.
🌐 apps.web.maine.gov
District of Maine
Official Paid
In addition, scheduling trials ... over other criminal cases pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3164(a). Note: Clicking on the case number hyperlinks below will provide access to the docket report. You will be required to enter a PACER login and password....
🌐 ecf.med.uscourts.gov

Maine Counties

All 16 Maine counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Cumberland York Penobscot Kennebec Androscoggin Aroostook Oxford Hancock Somerset Franklin Knox Lincoln Piscataquis Sagadahoc

Frequently Asked Questions

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. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

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.

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.

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.

Maine vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Maine Center for Disease Control (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

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.

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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