Monroe, ME Public Records
Monroe is a town in Waldo County, Maine, with an estimated population of 943 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 38.9 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Monroe Municipal Clerk (8 Swanlake Avenue TOWN HALL, Monroe, ME 04951). Deeds for property in Monroe are recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Monroe are generally heard at the Belfast District Court.
📍 Monroe Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Monroe Municipal Clerk
8 Swanlake Avenue TOWN HALL, Monroe, ME 04951
District Court
Belfast District Court
11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Superior Court
Waldo County Superior Court
11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Registry of Deeds
Waldo County Registry of Deeds
137 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Probate Court
Waldo County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Monroe, ME
Criminal case records for Monroe 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 Monroe
| District Court | Belfast District Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Waldo County Superior Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Monroe, ME
A people search for Monroe 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 Monroe are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Monroe
| Municipal Clerk | Monroe Municipal Clerk8 Swanlake Avenue TOWN HALL, Monroe, ME 04951(207) 525-3515 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Belfast District Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Waldo County Superior Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Monroe, ME
Arrest and booking records for Monroe 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 Monroe
| District Court | Belfast District Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Waldo County Superior Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Monroe, ME
Court records for Monroe include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Monroe, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Monroe
| District Court | Belfast District Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Waldo County Superior Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Waldo County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Monroe, 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 Monroe
| Registry of Deeds | Waldo County Registry of Deeds137 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1710www.waldocountyme.gov Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Monroe Municipal Clerk8 Swanlake Avenue TOWN HALL, Monroe, ME 04951(207) 525-3515 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Monroe, 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 Monroe
| Municipal Clerk | Monroe Municipal Clerk8 Swanlake Avenue TOWN HALL, Monroe, ME 04951(207) 525-3515 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 Monroe, ME
The official sex offender registry for Monroe 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 Monroe
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Monroe, 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 Monroe
| District Court | Belfast District Court11 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915(207) 338-1940 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 ↗ |