Calais, ME Public Records
Calais is a city in Washington County, Maine, with an estimated population of 3,105 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 34.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Calais Municipal Clerk (11 Church St, Calais, ME 04619). Deeds for property in Calais are recorded at the Washington County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Calais are generally heard at the Calais District Court.
📍 Calais Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Calais Municipal Clerk
11 Church St, Calais, ME 04619
District Court
Calais District Court
382 South Street, Suite B, Calais, ME 04619
Superior Court
Washington County Superior Court
85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654
Registry of Deeds
Washington County Registry of Deeds
85 Court St., Machias, ME 04654
Probate Court
Washington County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Calais, ME
Criminal case records for Calais are kept by the State of Maine Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Calais
| District Court | Calais District Court382 South Street, Suite B, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-2055 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Calais, ME
A people search for Calais pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Calais are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Calais
| Municipal Clerk | Calais Municipal Clerk11 Church St, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-5822 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Calais District Court382 South Street, Suite B, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-2055 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Calais, ME
Arrest and booking records for Calais are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Maine State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Calais
| District Court | Calais District Court382 South Street, Suite B, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-2055 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Calais, ME
Court records for Calais include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Calais, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Calais
| District Court | Calais District Court382 South Street, Suite B, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-2055 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Washington County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Calais, ME
Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds (Aroostook and Oxford counties have two registry districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Calais
| Registry of Deeds | Washington County Registry of Deeds85 Court St., Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-6512washingtoncountymaine.com/registry-of-deeds Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Calais Municipal Clerk11 Church St, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-5822 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Calais, ME
In Maine, the municipal clerk in the town where a birth, death or marriage took place (or where the person lived) can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Calais
| Municipal Clerk | Calais Municipal Clerk11 Church St, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-5822 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Calais, ME
The official sex offender registry for Calais is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Calais
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Calais, ME
Divorce and family matters are filed in the Maine District Court (Family Division). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Calais
| District Court | Calais District Court382 South Street, Suite B, Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-2055 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |