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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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Maine recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.maine.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
Maine Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Maine — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Common recorded document types — typical volume
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Maine Recorded Documents
2026
Maine recorded documents portal active
The official Maine portal at www.maine.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
For 2026, Maine continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.maine.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Maine's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
In Maine, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Maine Recorded Documents at www.maine.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Maine?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Maine Recorded Documents at www.maine.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Maine recorded documents available online?▼
Most Maine countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Maine Recorded Documents at www.maine.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Maine recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Maine Recorded Documents (www.maine.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Maine?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Maine are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Maine Recorded Documents at www.maine.gov publishes the statewide rules.
