Maine Public Records

Maine began officially keeping birth, death and marriage records it 1892. Records from 1892 to 1922 are found at the State Archives department. All newer records are available from the Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics and can be ordered in person, by mail or online. Certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce records cost $15 dollars and $6 dollars each additional copy.

Vital Records
11 State House Station
244 Water Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Adoption records are considered confidential records in the state of Maine. The Department of Health and Human Services maintains the Maine Adoption Reunion Registry to aid the need of people to reconnect with birth relatives. If both the adoptee and the birth families both request to register then information may be granted. Otherwise all adoption records are sealed without a court order.

Parcel and tax records for Maine are handled by town and city governments. Town assessors maintain property tax maps, online databases and accessing forms.

• Portland Assessor's Property Search
• Lewiston GIS Portal
• Bangor Assessor's Office Tax Maps
• Auburn Property Assessment Data
• Portland Assessor's Online Database
• Augusta Online Property Database