Deer Isle, ME Public Records
Deer Isle is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with an estimated population of 2,133 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 29.7 square miles of land. That is down about 57 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Deer Isle Municipal Clerk (70 Church Street, Deer Isle, ME 04627). Deeds for property in Deer Isle are recorded at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Deer Isle are generally heard at the Ellsworth District Court.
📍 Deer Isle Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Deer Isle Municipal Clerk
70 Church Street, Deer Isle, ME 04627
District Court
Ellsworth District Court
50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Superior Court
Hancock County Superior Court
50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Registry of Deeds
Hancock County Registry of Deeds
50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Probate Court
Hancock County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Deer Isle, ME
Criminal case records for Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Deer Isle, ME
A people search for Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Deer Isle
| Municipal Clerk | Deer Isle Municipal Clerk70 Church Street, Deer Isle, ME 04627(207) 348-6060 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Deer Isle, ME
Arrest and booking records for Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Deer Isle, ME
Court records for Deer Isle include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Deer Isle, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Deer Isle
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Hancock County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Deer Isle, 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 Deer Isle
| Registry of Deeds | Hancock County Registry of Deeds50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-8353www.hancockcountydeeds.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Deer Isle Municipal Clerk70 Church Street, Deer Isle, ME 04627(207) 348-6060 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Deer Isle, 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 Deer Isle
| Municipal Clerk | Deer Isle Municipal Clerk70 Church Street, Deer Isle, ME 04627(207) 348-6060 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 Deer Isle, ME
The official sex offender registry for Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Deer Isle, 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 Deer Isle
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 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 ↗ |