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Kittery Town at a glance
- County
- York County
- County seat
- Alfred
- Population
- 10,070
- York County population
- 211,972
- Local records
- York County offices
About Kittery Town public records
For people seeking full criminal history information, the Maine State Police Bureau of Investigation provides a statewide criminal repository. Kittery falls under the jurisdiction of the York County Superior Court, which handles a variety of legal matters including civil, criminal, and family cases. For vital records such as birth, death, or marriage certificates, requests can be directed to the Kittery Town Hall or the Maine Vital Records office, providing essential documentation for residents. Property records, including deeds and tax assessments, are maintained by the York Municipal Assessor and Recorder's Office, with online access available for convenience.
Kittery voters are served by the York County Elections Division, which operates as part of the York County Clerk's Office located at 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred, ME 04002 (phone: 207-324-1571, website: yorkcountymaine.gov). The Kittery Town Clerk's Office at 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904 (phone: 207-439-0452, website: kitteryme.gov) functions as the local elections office where residents register to vote, request absentee ballots, and cast their ballots during elections.
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Are Kittery Town public records free?
Inspecting records is free under Maine's Freedom of Access Act, and agencies may charge only copying costs plus $25 an hour after the first two hours of staff time. A certified Maine birth, death or marriage certificate costs $15 from the town clerk or the state, with $6 for each additional copy, and registries of deeds charge set copy fees.
How do I request a Kittery Town police report?
Ask the Kittery police department if the town has its own force; most small Maine towns are covered by the York County Sheriff's Office or the Maine State Police. Crash reports are bought online through the Maine Crash Reporting System, while police investigative records are generally not public under Maine law.
Where can I search Kittery Town court cases?
Cases from York County are heard by the Maine Superior Court and District Court for the county. re:SearchMaine gives online access to electronically filed cases, though some records can be seen only at the courthouse, and the clerk checks older paper cases.
Where do I find property deeds, ownership and tax records?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded at the York County Registry of Deeds, and every registry offers online land record search. Property taxes in Maine are set and collected by the town, so the town assessor values property and the town tax collector sends the bill.
Who issues Kittery Town birth, death and marriage certificates?
The municipal clerk in Kittery issues certified birth, death and marriage certificates for events in the town or for residents, usually while you wait, and the state office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics in Augusta issues them too. A certified copy costs $15, with $6 for each additional copy.
Can I search another person’s Maine criminal history by name?
Yes. The Maine State Bureau of Identification runs public criminal history record checks by name and date of birth online for a fee. Court records are also available from the clerk.
How quickly must a Maine agency respond to a public-records request?
Maine agencies must acknowledge a request within five working days and give a good-faith estimate of the time needed under the Freedom of Access Act, 1 M.R.S. 408-A. Staff time after the first two hours may cost $25 an hour.
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Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.