The Maine Vital Records Department maintains all vital records in the state of Maine from 1923 – 2025, where they issue certified copies of birth, death, divorce & marriage records. All records from 1892 – 1922 are located at the Maine State Archives. All records become public after 100 years, which is for years prior to 1925.
| Record Type | Available From |
|---|---|
| Maine Birth Records | 1923 – 2025 1892-1922 are housed at Maine State Archives |
| Maine Death Records | 1923 – 2025 |
| Maine Divorce Records | 1923 – 2025 |
| Maine Marriage Records | 1923 – 2025 |
| County | Year Founded |
|---|---|
| Androscoggin County, ME | March 18, 1854 |
| Aroostook County, ME | May 1, 1839 |
| Cumberland County, ME | November 1, 1760 |
| Franklin County, ME | May 9, 1838 |
| Hancock County, ME | June 25, 1789 |
| Kennebec County, ME | February 20, 1799 |
| Knox County, ME | April 1, 1860 |
| Lincoln County, ME | 1760 |
| Oxford County, ME | March 4, 1805 |
| Penobscot County, ME | February 15, 1816 |
| Piscataquis County, ME | March 23, 1838 |
| Sagadahoc County, ME | February 14, 1854 |
| Somerset County, ME | March 1, 1809 |
| Waldo County, ME | February 7, 1827 |
| Washington County, ME | June 25, 1789 |
| York County, ME | 1636 |