OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Maine Courts case search
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Maine State Police SBI
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Maine

Maine's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Maine Supreme Judicial Court maintains court records, though online access varies by court type. Maine State Police SBI holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Superior Court filings — are held at the county level.

Maine has 16 counties. Each has its own Probate Court (with an elected Probate Judge), Register of Deeds, sheriff, and Superior Court clerk maintaining separate records. Towns and cities — Maine has more than 480 municipalities — also hold significant records at the local level, particularly vital records. Maine is one of the few states that elects rather than appoints Probate Judges, which affects how probate records are managed at the county level.

Counties in Maine

Maine has 16 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Maine has no unified statewide trial-court case search, so online availability varies by court type. District Court, Probate, and some other records typically require contacting the specific court. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026