Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.maine.gov — Official Maine Recorded Documents — State portal for Maine recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
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Recorded Documents Databases
15 official Maine recorded documents sources.
Recorded Documents
Maine Counties
All 16 Maine counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Maine?▼
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.