Carthage, ME Public Records
Carthage is a town in Franklin County, Maine, with an estimated population of 513 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 33.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Carthage Municipal Clerk (703 Carthage Road, Carthage, ME 04224). Deeds for property in Carthage are recorded at the Franklin County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Carthage are generally heard at the Farmington District Court.
📍 Carthage Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Carthage Municipal Clerk
703 Carthage Road, Carthage, ME 04224
District Court
Farmington District Court
129 Main Street, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938
Superior Court
Franklin County Superior Court
140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938
Registry of Deeds
Franklin County Registry of Deeds
140 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938
Probate Court
Franklin County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Carthage, ME
Criminal case records for Carthage 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 Carthage
| District Court | Farmington District Court129 Main Street, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-2119 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Franklin County Superior Court140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-3346 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Carthage, ME
A people search for Carthage 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 Carthage are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Carthage
| Municipal Clerk | Carthage Municipal Clerk703 Carthage Road, Carthage, ME 04224(207) 562-8874 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Farmington District Court129 Main Street, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-2119 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Franklin County Superior Court140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-3346 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Carthage, ME
Arrest and booking records for Carthage 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 Carthage
| District Court | Farmington District Court129 Main Street, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-2119 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Franklin County Superior Court140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-3346 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Carthage, ME
Court records for Carthage include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Carthage, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Carthage
| District Court | Farmington District Court129 Main Street, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-2119 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Franklin County Superior Court140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-3346 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Franklin County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Carthage, 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 Carthage
| Registry of Deeds | Franklin County Registry of Deeds140 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-5889www.franklincountydeedsme.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Carthage Municipal Clerk703 Carthage Road, Carthage, ME 04224(207) 562-8874 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Carthage, 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 Carthage
| Municipal Clerk | Carthage Municipal Clerk703 Carthage Road, Carthage, ME 04224(207) 562-8874 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 Carthage, ME
The official sex offender registry for Carthage 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 Carthage
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Carthage, 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 Carthage
| District Court | Farmington District Court129 Main Street, Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938(207) 778-2119 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 ↗ |