Amherst, ME Public Records
Amherst is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with an estimated population of 260 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 39.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Amherst Municipal Clerk (572 Airline Rd, Amherst, ME 04605). Deeds for property in Amherst are recorded at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Amherst are generally heard at the Ellsworth District Court.
📍 Amherst Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Amherst Municipal Clerk
572 Airline Rd, Amherst, ME 04605
District Court
Ellsworth District Court
50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Superior Court
Hancock County Superior Court
50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Registry of Deeds
Hancock County Registry of Deeds
50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Probate Court
Hancock County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Amherst, ME
Criminal case records for Amherst are kept by the State of Maine Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Amherst
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Amherst, ME
A people search for Amherst pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Amherst are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Amherst
| Municipal Clerk | Amherst Municipal Clerk572 Airline Rd, Amherst, ME 04605(207) 584-5725 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Amherst, ME
Arrest and booking records for Amherst are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Maine State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Amherst
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Amherst, ME
Court records for Amherst include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Amherst, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Amherst
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hancock County Superior Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7176 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Hancock County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Amherst, ME
Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds (Aroostook and Oxford counties have two registry districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Amherst
| Registry of Deeds | Hancock County Registry of Deeds50 State Street, Suite 9, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-8353www.hancockcountydeeds.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Amherst Municipal Clerk572 Airline Rd, Amherst, ME 04605(207) 584-5725 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Amherst, ME
In Maine, the municipal clerk in the town where a birth, death or marriage took place (or where the person lived) can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Amherst
| Municipal Clerk | Amherst Municipal Clerk572 Airline Rd, Amherst, ME 04605(207) 584-5725 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Amherst, ME
The official sex offender registry for Amherst is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Amherst
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Amherst, ME
Divorce and family matters are filed in the Maine District Court (Family Division). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Amherst
| District Court | Ellsworth District Court50 State Street, Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7141 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |