Maine Register of Deeds Association
The Registry of Deeds is an office of county government established by law. The person responsible for the efficient operation and courteous service of the office is the Register of Deeds.
The Registry of Deeds provides two main services to the people of the county. First, the Registry records all documents and survey plans that affect property lying anywhere within the boundaries of the county. All documents are security microfilmed for safekeeping and a copy is made available for public inspection. Similar steps are taken to insure the security of the plans. Secondly, the Registry of Deeds prepares and maintains an index of buyers and sellers names so that the documents and maps may be found easily.
In addition, the Registry of Deeds collects and disburses the transfer tax; sends copies of deeds to the different towns to assist the tax assessors in updating their records; and, although prevented by law from giving legal advice, answers questions from the public concerning locating the documents on record.
The records maintained in the Registry of Deeds are public and may be inspected by anyone during regular business hours; or you may access our web site by clicking here.
The Registry of Deeds is an office of county government established by law. The person responsible for the efficient operation and courteous service of the office is the Register of Deeds.
The Registry of Deeds provides two main services to the people of the county. First, the Registry records all documents and survey plans that affect property lying anywhere within the boundaries of the county. All documents are security microfilmed for safekeeping and a copy is made available for public inspection. Similar steps are taken to insure the security of the plans. Secondly, the Registry of Deeds prepares and maintains an index of buyers and sellers names so that the documents and maps may be found easily.
In addition, the Registry of Deeds collects and disburses the transfer tax; sends copies of deeds to the different towns to assist the tax assessors in updating their records; and, although prevented by law from giving legal advice, answers questions from the public concerning locating the documents on record.
The records maintained in the Registry of Deeds are public and may be inspected by anyone during regular business hours; or you may access our web site by clicking here.