Benton, ME Public Records
Benton is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, with an estimated population of 2,806 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 28.4 square miles of land. That is up about 90 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Benton Municipal Clerk (1279 Clinton Ave, Benton, ME 04901). Deeds for property in Benton are recorded at the Kennebec County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Benton are generally heard at the Waterville District Court.
📍 Benton Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Benton Municipal Clerk
1279 Clinton Ave, Benton, ME 04901
District Court
Waterville District Court
18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Superior Court
Kennebec County Superior Court
1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330
Registry of Deeds
Kennebec County Registry of Deeds
77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04332
Probate Court
Kennebec County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Benton, ME
Criminal case records for Benton 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 Benton
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Benton, ME
A people search for Benton 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 Benton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Benton
| Municipal Clerk | Benton Municipal Clerk1279 Clinton Ave, Benton, ME 04901(207) 453-7191 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Benton, ME
Arrest and booking records for Benton 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 Benton
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Benton, ME
Court records for Benton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Benton, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Benton
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Kennebec County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Benton, 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 Benton
| Registry of Deeds | Kennebec County Registry of Deeds77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04332(207) 622-0431gov.kofiletech.us/me-kennebec Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Benton Municipal Clerk1279 Clinton Ave, Benton, ME 04901(207) 453-7191 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Benton, 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 Benton
| Municipal Clerk | Benton Municipal Clerk1279 Clinton Ave, Benton, ME 04901(207) 453-7191 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 Benton, ME
The official sex offender registry for Benton 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 Benton
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Benton, 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 Benton
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 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 ↗ |