Divorce Records in Maine
Whether divorce records are public in Maine and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Maine's Data, Research, and Vital Statistics office (DRVS) keeps divorce records from 1892 to the present and issues certified copies on request. Maine CDC, Data, Research, and Vital Statistics, Request Documents
| Divorce records | Maine's Data, Research, and Vital Statistics office (DRVS) keeps divorce records from 1892 to the present and issues certified copies on request. A search with one certified copy costs $15, and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $6; ordering through VitalChek adds a processing charge. Applicants must show identification and state their connection to the record; people not named on the record must show a direct and legitimate interest. Records before 1892 may be available from the town or the Maine State Archives. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Maine, and how do I get a copy?
Maine's Data, Research, and Vital Statistics office (DRVS) keeps divorce records from 1892 to the present and issues certified copies on request. A search with one certified copy costs $15, and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $6; ordering through VitalChek adds a processing charge. Applicants must show identification and state their connection to the record; people not named on the record must show a direct and legitimate interest. Records before 1892 may be available from the town or the Maine State Archives.
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