Caribou, ME Public Records
Caribou is a city in Aroostook County, Maine, with an estimated population of 7,328 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 79.3 square miles of land. That is down about 65 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Caribou Municipal Clerk (25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736). Criminal and small-claims cases from Caribou are generally heard at the Caribou District Court.
📍 Caribou Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Caribou Municipal Clerk
25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736
District Court
Caribou District Court
144 Sweden Street, Suite 104, Caribou, ME 04736
Superior Court
Aroostook County Superior Court (Caribou)
144 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer.
Superior Court
Aroostook County Superior Court (Houlton)
26 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer.
Registry of Deeds (1 of 2)
Aroostook County (North District) Registry of Deeds
22 Hall St, Suite 201, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Registry of Deeds (2 of 2)
Aroostook County (South District) Registry of Deeds
26 Court St #102, Houlton, ME 04730
Probate Court
Aroostook County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Caribou, ME
Criminal case records for Caribou 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 Caribou
| District Court | Caribou District Court144 Sweden Street, Suite 104, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3144 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Caribou)144 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 498-8125Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Houlton)26 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730(207) 532-6563Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Caribou, ME
A people search for Caribou 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 Caribou are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Caribou
| Municipal Clerk | Caribou Municipal Clerk25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3324 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Caribou District Court144 Sweden Street, Suite 104, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3144 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Caribou)144 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 498-8125Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Houlton)26 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730(207) 532-6563Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Caribou, ME
Arrest and booking records for Caribou 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 Caribou
| District Court | Caribou District Court144 Sweden Street, Suite 104, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3144 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Caribou)144 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 498-8125Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Houlton)26 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730(207) 532-6563Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Caribou, ME
Court records for Caribou include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Caribou, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Caribou
| District Court | Caribou District Court144 Sweden Street, Suite 104, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3144 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Caribou)144 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 498-8125Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Aroostook County Superior Court (Houlton)26 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730(207) 532-6563Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations; use whichever is closer. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Aroostook County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Caribou, 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 Caribou
| Registry of Deeds (1 of 2) | Aroostook County (North District) Registry of Deeds22 Hall St, Suite 201, Fort Kent, ME 04743(207) 834-3925www.aroostookdeedsnorth.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Registry of Deeds (2 of 2) | Aroostook County (South District) Registry of Deeds26 Court St #102, Houlton, ME 04730(207) 532-1500www.aroostookdeedssouth.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Caribou Municipal Clerk25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3324 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Caribou, 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 Caribou
| Municipal Clerk | Caribou Municipal Clerk25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3324 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 Caribou, ME
The official sex offender registry for Caribou 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 Caribou
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Caribou, 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 Caribou
| District Court | Caribou District Court144 Sweden Street, Suite 104, Caribou, ME 04736(207) 493-3144 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 ↗ |