Dexter, ME Public Records
Dexter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with an estimated population of 3,849 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 35.1 square miles of land. That is up about 45 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Dexter Municipal Clerk (23 Main St, Dexter, ME 04930). Deeds for property in Dexter are recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Dexter are generally heard at the Newport District Court.
📍 Dexter Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Dexter Municipal Clerk
23 Main St, Dexter, ME 04930
District Court
Newport District Court
78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
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 Dexter, ME
Criminal case records for Dexter 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 Dexter
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 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 Dexter, ME
A people search for Dexter 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 Dexter are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Dexter
| Municipal Clerk | Dexter Municipal Clerk23 Main St, Dexter, ME 04930(207) 924-7351 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 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 Dexter, ME
Arrest and booking records for Dexter 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 Dexter
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 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 Dexter, ME
Court records for Dexter include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Dexter, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Dexter
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 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 Dexter, 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 Dexter
| Registry of Deeds | Penobscot County Registry of Deeds97 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 942-8797www.penobscotdeeds.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Dexter Municipal Clerk23 Main St, Dexter, ME 04930(207) 924-7351 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Dexter, 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 Dexter
| Municipal Clerk | Dexter Municipal Clerk23 Main St, Dexter, ME 04930(207) 924-7351 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 Dexter, ME
The official sex offender registry for Dexter 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 Dexter
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Dexter, 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 Dexter
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 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 ↗ |