Town Office - Searsport Maine

VITAL RECORDS: Visit the Maine Department of Health & Human Services website to learn about vital records management in Maine.

Marriage Licenses are issued at the town level. You can learn more about getting married at Maine.gov

This Instruction explains the process to use when applying for a marriage license.
Use Maine's Intention of Marriage Application form to begin the process at the Town Office.

Copies of Birth Certificates and Death Certificates can be ordered at the Town Office. You may be able to order copies online through the Maine Municipal Vital Request Service, or though VitalChek (an independent company).

Use this Marriage Certificate Request form to order copies at the Town Office. Fees are noted at the bottom of the form.
Use this Birth Certificate Request form to order copies at the Town Office. Fees are noted at the bottom of the form.
Use this Death Certificate Request form to order copies at the Town Office. Fees are noted at the bottom of the form.

The Town Clerk's Office serves as the central hub for vital municipal records and public services. Its key functions include maintaining official records, issuing licenses and permits (such as marriage, hunting, and dog licenses), and overseeing voter registration and election processes. The office also provides access to vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, ensuring transparency and accessibility for residents. The Town Clerk plays a critical role in supporting the town's administrative operations and fostering community engagement.

The mission of the Town Clerk's Office is to accurately maintain all town records, conduct elections with professionalism in accordance with State Law, issue State and Town licenses, and provide information to both town officials and the general public in a friendly, professional and confidential manner.