Lewiston, ME Public Records
Lewiston is a city in Androscoggin County, Maine, with an estimated population of 38,772 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 34.1 square miles of land. That is up about 1,648 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Lewiston Municipal Clerk (27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240). Deeds for property in Lewiston are recorded at the Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Lewiston are generally heard at the Lewiston District Court.
📍 Lewiston Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Lewiston Municipal Clerk
27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
District Court
Lewiston District Court
71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Superior Court
Androscoggin County Superior Court
2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Registry of Deeds
Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds
2 Turner Street, Unit 4, Auburn, ME 04210
Probate Court
Androscoggin County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Lewiston, ME
Criminal case records for Lewiston 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 Lewiston
| District Court | Lewiston District Court71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 795-4800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Androscoggin County Superior Court2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210(207) 330-7500 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Lewiston, ME
A people search for Lewiston 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 Lewiston are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Lewiston
| Municipal Clerk | Lewiston Municipal Clerk27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 513-3124 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Lewiston District Court71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 795-4800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Androscoggin County Superior Court2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210(207) 330-7500 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Lewiston, ME
Arrest and booking records for Lewiston 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 Lewiston
| District Court | Lewiston District Court71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 795-4800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Androscoggin County Superior Court2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210(207) 330-7500 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Lewiston, ME
Court records for Lewiston include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Lewiston, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Lewiston
| District Court | Lewiston District Court71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 795-4800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Androscoggin County Superior Court2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210(207) 330-7500 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Androscoggin County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston
| Registry of Deeds | Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds2 Turner Street, Unit 4, Auburn, ME 04210(207) 782-0191www.androscoggindeeds.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Lewiston Municipal Clerk27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 513-3124 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston
| Municipal Clerk | Lewiston Municipal Clerk27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 513-3124 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 Lewiston, ME
The official sex offender registry for Lewiston 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 Lewiston
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston
| District Court | Lewiston District Court71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240(207) 795-4800 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 ↗ |