Free links to official Maine state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 16 counties.
How to Search Maine Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Maine — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Register of Deeds in each county.
What this page covers: Maine recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Many county register of deedss offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
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Our Registries safeguard land records dating back to 1808 in the Southern District and 1846 in the Northern District. These records are preserved for public access and historical reference. Aroostook County computerized records starting in January 1960 for both our Southern and Northern Districts.
Welcome to Franklin County The High Peaks Region of Maine Agendas & Minutes Past and current agendas and meeting minutes for the Franklin County Commissioners Calendar View scheduled meetings for Franklin County, Maine Public Notices & Bids Notices & Bids for the residents of Franklin
The Land Use Planning Commission (207) 287-2631 regulates zoning and construction within the unorganized townships and plantations in Piscataquis County. Land Use Planning Commission Moosehead Regional Office 8 Moosehead Lane, Suite 107 Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 · Another new, very helpful item is the LUPC General Inquiry Button found on their Contact Us page (https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/about/contact.shtml).
American Rescue Plan Act: to learn more about how Sagadahoc County can use the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds, what the County is using for a process to decide how to expend the funds and how to submit a request, visit our ARPA page here.
These documents prove ownership and interest in every piece of property with the County of Waldo. These documents include deeds, mortgages, liens, discharges, assignments and plans , just to name a few. They are entered into the public record ...
Originally established to provide certain court, jail and road functions, counties in Maine have always performed regional government functions. They still do as illustrated by the information provided on this Website. In addition to performing their current regional duties, state law allows counties to partner with municipalities to perform functions that are mutually beneficial to both levels of government. Lincoln County has taken the lead in doing this with its Recycling & Food Waste Management Program, its County Planner and its County Economic Development Director.
Among the materials are vital records, cemetery records, histories, and other materials devoted to Washington County towns, plantations and the Unorganized Territories. There is a large collection of hard-cover books on Maine towns and other states, particularly other New England states.
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. County-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 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.
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.
