Paris, ME Public Records
Paris is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with an estimated population of 5,379 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 40.8 square miles of land. That is up about 205 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Paris Municipal Clerk (33 Market Square, Paris, ME 04281). Deeds for property in Paris are recorded at the Oxford County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Paris are generally heard at the South Paris District Court.
📍 Paris Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Paris Municipal Clerk
33 Market Square, Paris, ME 04281
District Court
South Paris District Court
26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281
Superior Court
Oxford County Superior Court
26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281
Probate Court
Oxford County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Paris, ME
Criminal case records for Paris 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 Paris
| District Court | South Paris District Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8942 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Oxford County Superior Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8936 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Paris, ME
A people search for Paris 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 Paris are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Paris
| Municipal Clerk | Paris Municipal Clerk33 Market Square, Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-2501 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | South Paris District Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8942 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Oxford County Superior Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8936 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Paris, ME
Arrest and booking records for Paris 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 Paris
| District Court | South Paris District Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8942 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Oxford County Superior Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8936 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Paris, ME
Court records for Paris include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Paris, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Paris
| District Court | South Paris District Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8942 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Oxford County Superior Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8936 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Oxford County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Paris, 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 Paris
| Registry of Deeds | Oxford County Registry of Deeds(207) 743-6211www.searchiqs.com/meoxe Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Paris Municipal Clerk33 Market Square, Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-2501 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Paris, 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 Paris
| Municipal Clerk | Paris Municipal Clerk33 Market Square, Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-2501 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 Paris, ME
The official sex offender registry for Paris 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 Paris
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Paris, 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 Paris
| District Court | South Paris District Court26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281(207) 743-8942 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 ↗ |