Marshfield, ME Public Records
Marshfield is a town in Washington County, Maine, with an estimated population of 535 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 17.0 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Marshfield Municipal Clerk (187 Northfield, Marshfield, ME 04654). Deeds for property in Marshfield are recorded at the Washington County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Marshfield are generally heard at the Machias District Court.
📍 Marshfield Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Marshfield Municipal Clerk
187 Northfield, Marshfield, ME 04654
District Court
Machias District Court
85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654
Superior Court
Washington County Superior Court
85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654
Registry of Deeds
Washington County Registry of Deeds
85 Court St., Machias, ME 04654
Probate Court
Washington County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Marshfield, ME
Criminal case records for Marshfield 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 Marshfield
| District Court | Machias District Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3044 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Marshfield, ME
A people search for Marshfield 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 Marshfield are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Marshfield
| Municipal Clerk | Marshfield Municipal Clerk187 Northfield, Marshfield, ME 04654(207) 255-4779 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Machias District Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3044 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Marshfield, ME
Arrest and booking records for Marshfield 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 Marshfield
| District Court | Machias District Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3044 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Marshfield, ME
Court records for Marshfield include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Marshfield, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Marshfield
| District Court | Machias District Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3044 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Washington County Superior Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3326 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Washington County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield
| Registry of Deeds | Washington County Registry of Deeds85 Court St., Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-6512washingtoncountymaine.com/registry-of-deeds Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Marshfield Municipal Clerk187 Northfield, Marshfield, ME 04654(207) 255-4779 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield
| Municipal Clerk | Marshfield Municipal Clerk187 Northfield, Marshfield, ME 04654(207) 255-4779 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 Marshfield, ME
The official sex offender registry for Marshfield 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 Marshfield
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield
| District Court | Machias District Court85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-3044 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 ↗ |