Shirley, ME Public Records
Shirley is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, with an estimated population of 276 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 53.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Shirley Municipal Clerk (89 West Rd, Shirley, ME 04485). Deeds for property in Shirley are recorded at the Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Shirley are generally heard at the Dover-Foxcroft District Court.
📍 Shirley Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Shirley Municipal Clerk
89 West Rd, Shirley, ME 04485
District Court
Dover-Foxcroft District Court
159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Superior Court
Piscataquis County Superior Court
159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Registry of Deeds
Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds
159 E Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Probate Court
Piscataquis County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Shirley, ME
Criminal case records for Shirley 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 Shirley
| District Court | Dover-Foxcroft District Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Piscataquis County Superior Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Shirley, ME
A people search for Shirley 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 Shirley are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Shirley
| Municipal Clerk | Shirley Municipal Clerk89 West Rd, Shirley, ME 04485(207) 695-3257 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Dover-Foxcroft District Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Piscataquis County Superior Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Shirley, ME
Arrest and booking records for Shirley 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 Shirley
| District Court | Dover-Foxcroft District Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Piscataquis County Superior Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Shirley, ME
Court records for Shirley include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Shirley, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Shirley
| District Court | Dover-Foxcroft District Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Piscataquis County Superior Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Piscataquis County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Shirley, 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 Shirley
| Registry of Deeds | Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds159 E Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2411www.piscataquis.us/deeds Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Shirley Municipal Clerk89 West Rd, Shirley, ME 04485(207) 695-3257 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Shirley, 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 Shirley
| Municipal Clerk | Shirley Municipal Clerk89 West Rd, Shirley, ME 04485(207) 695-3257 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 Shirley, ME
The official sex offender registry for Shirley 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 Shirley
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Shirley, 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 Shirley
| District Court | Dover-Foxcroft District Court159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426(207) 564-2240 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 ↗ |