Maine Divorce Records

To begin, add a divorce record or view a list of locations and resources for Maine divorce records.

Those searching for divorce records in Maine may be in for a sort of pleasant surprise. In many states, divorce records are harder to come by than other vital records. In fact, in many cases, divorce records are available only at the offices of county clerks, which can in some cases mean spotty coverage and less than ideal record keeping.

However, in Maine, copies of divorce decrees have been filed with the Office of Vital Records since 1892. This means that it's far easier to find copies of Maine divorce records than it is those from many other states. However, waiting for a written response to a mailed-in request can often take quite a long time.

To cut your wait, you may want to try using an internet public records search to speed up the search process and help you get the Maine divorce records you need as soon as possible.

To receive a divorce record fill out the Maine Divorce Records Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to: