Chester, ME Public Records
Chester is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with an estimated population of 552 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 45.8 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Chester Municipal Clerk (43 South Chester Road, Chester, ME 04457). Deeds for property in Chester are recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Chester are generally heard at the Lincoln District Court.
📍 Chester Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Chester Municipal Clerk
43 South Chester Road, Chester, ME 04457
District Court
Lincoln District Court
52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457
District Court
Millinocket District Court
207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462
Superior Court
Penobscot County Superior Court
78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Registry of Deeds
Penobscot County Registry of Deeds
97 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
Probate Court
Penobscot County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Chester, ME
Criminal case records for Chester 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 Chester
| District Court | Lincoln District Court52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457(207) 794-8512 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Millinocket District Court207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462(207) 723-4786 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Chester, ME
A people search for Chester 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 Chester are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Chester
| Municipal Clerk | Chester Municipal Clerk43 South Chester Road, Chester, ME 04457(207) 794-0052 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Lincoln District Court52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457(207) 794-8512 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Millinocket District Court207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462(207) 723-4786 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Chester, ME
Arrest and booking records for Chester 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 Chester
| District Court | Lincoln District Court52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457(207) 794-8512 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Millinocket District Court207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462(207) 723-4786 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Chester, ME
Court records for Chester include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Chester, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Chester
| District Court | Lincoln District Court52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457(207) 794-8512 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Millinocket District Court207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462(207) 723-4786 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Penobscot County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Chester, 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 Chester
| Registry of Deeds | Penobscot County Registry of Deeds97 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 942-8797www.penobscotdeeds.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Chester Municipal Clerk43 South Chester Road, Chester, ME 04457(207) 794-0052 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Chester, 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 Chester
| Municipal Clerk | Chester Municipal Clerk43 South Chester Road, Chester, ME 04457(207) 794-0052 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 Chester, ME
The official sex offender registry for Chester 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 Chester
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Chester, 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 Chester
| District Court | Lincoln District Court52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457(207) 794-8512 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Millinocket District Court207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462(207) 723-4786 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 ↗ |