York County

The York County Superior Court serves York County and is located at 45 Kennebunk Road in Alfred. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Maine online court portal.

York County Maine court jurisdiction is located in Alfred, Maine. The address is: York County Superior Court, 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred, ME 04002. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, probate, juvenile, and small claims.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• The facility houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates, and provides information on visitation schedules, inmate mail policies, and commissary services.
• Arrest records and police reports are considered public records under Maine's Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), codified at 1 M.R.S.
• To request arrest records, citizens should submit a written FOAA request to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, either the Sheriff's Office or the relevant municipal police department.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through York County Jail's online inmate roster, though older booking photos may require a formal public records request.
• Processing fees may apply for extensive searches or copies of documents.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• York County District Court, also at 45 Kennebunk Road in Alfred (phone: 207-324-1571), processes misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $6,000, protection from abuse orders, and civil matters under $30,000.
• Additional District Court facilities operate in Biddeford at 25 Adams Street (phone: 207-283-1147) and in Springvale at 11 Bodwell Court (phone: 207-490-1120).
• York County Probate Court at 45 Kennebunk Road in Alfred (phone: 207-324-1571) has exclusive jurisdiction over estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes.
• Court records are accessible to the public under Maine's Judicial Branch public access policies and the Freedom of Access Act.
• While basic case information is available free online, detailed documents may require in-person visits or formal requests.

• The online database allows free searching of the grantor/grantee index and document images without fees, though certified copies require payment.
• Certified copies cost $2.00 per page with a $5.00 minimum.
• York County Tax Map Office provides GIS mapping services and can be contacted through York County website.
• Recording fees vary based on document type, with standard deeds typically costing $28.00 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.

• Certified copies of birth certificates typically cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies requested simultaneously.
• Death certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies.
• Processing time for mail requests is typically 2-4 weeks, while in-person requests at the State office can often be fulfilled the same day.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.maine.gov/dhhs/vitals for an additional convenience fee, with expedited shipping options.
• 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.

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

• Their online business search portal at www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp allows free public access to search for business entities by name, registration number, or registered agent.
• The database provides information on business status, formation date, principal office address, and registered agent details.
• Individual municipal clerks in York County communities maintain records of local business registrations, though these are not always available online.
• The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission at www.smrpc.org provides planning resources for York County municipalities.