Androscoggin County

• Androscoggin County government provides property records, tax assessment services, and maintains vital records through various departments.

The Androscoggin County Superior Court serves Androscoggin County and is located at 2 Turner Street in Auburn. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Maine online court portal.

The Androscoggin County Superior Court, located at 2 Turner Street in Auburn, handles a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile affairs.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Androscoggin County are considered public records under Maine's Freedom of Access Act, 1 M.R.S.
• §§ 401-410, which governs public records requests throughout the state.
• Citizens may request arrest records by submitting written requests to the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office, though certain investigative records may be exempt.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through Androscoggin County Jail's online inmate roster or by contacting the jail directly.
• Processing times for arrest record requests vary by agency, and some departments may charge reasonable fees for copies.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows state guidelines, allowing for the posting of bail to secure release pending court appearances.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Maine's court case lookup system is available online through the Maine Judicial Branch website at courts.maine.gov, where users can search civil, criminal, and family cases by party name or case number.
• The online portal provides case status, docket entries, and party information for most cases, though certain sealed or confidential matters are restricted.
• Copy fees are typically $2.00 per page for standard documents, with certified copies costing an additional $5.00 per document.
• In-person requests can be made at the clerk's office during regular business hours, and some documents may be requested by mail with appropriate fees.

• Online property searches are available through Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds website, offering free access to digitized land records dating back to Androscoggin County's establishment.
• The registry charges $2.00 per page for certified copies plus a $5.00 certificate fee.
• Property tax records are maintained by individual municipal tax assessors in each town and city, though the County Tax Assessor's Office at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, provides coordination and technical assistance.
• Recording fees for new documents vary by type, with standard deeds costing $33.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time is typically 1-2 weeks for mail requests and immediate for in-person requests at municipal offices.
• Death certificates follow the same pattern, available from the county where death occurred or from the state office, with identical fees.
• Marriage licenses must be obtained from any municipal clerk's office in Maine at least three days before the ceremony, with a fee of approximately $40.00.
• Marriage records become public after 50 years and can be requested from the issuing county.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through VitalChek at Maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital records, though an additional service fee applies.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, serving the Lewiston-Auburn area, maintains a business directory and provides resources at www.androscoggincounty.com or by calling.