Deed recording
- First page
- $22.00
- Each extra page
- $2.00
Transfer tax: $2.20 per $500 ($4.40 per $1,000) split evenly between buyer and seller
33 M.R.S. § 751
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MaineCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Maine’s 16 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 16
- Deed fee · page 1
- $22.00
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 1.4M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How Maine records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $40.00
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 90 days
Residents file intentions with their local municipal town/city clerk.
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- Birth
- $15.00
- Death
- $15.00
- Marriage
- $15.00
Issued by: Maine CDC Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS)
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $10.00
- File with
- Municipal Town Clerk
Sole proprietors file DBA certificates with the City/Town Clerk.
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Every county in Maine
15 official websites 7 recording offices verified 7 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
Maine questions
Before you file in Maine
Largest offices: Cumberland County, York County, Penobscot County.
Who records deeds in Maine?
In Maine, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Maine?
33 M.R.S. § 751 sets a base fee of $22.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $2.20 per $500 ($4.40 per $1,000) split evenly between buyer and seller.
What are the requirements for getting married in Maine?
A marriage license in Maine costs about $40.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 90 days. Residents file intentions with their local municipal town/city clerk.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Maine?
Assumed business names (DBA) in Maine are filed with the Municipal Town Clerk; the filing fee is about $10.00. Sole proprietors file DBA certificates with the City/Town Clerk.