Stow, ME Public Records
Stow is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with an estimated population of 446 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 24.2 square miles of land. That is up about 53 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Stow Municipal Clerk (710 Stow Road, Stow, ME 04037). Deeds for property in Stow are recorded at the Oxford County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Stow are generally heard at the Bridgton District Court.
📍 Stow Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Stow Municipal Clerk
710 Stow Road, Stow, ME 04037
District Court
Bridgton District Court
3 Chase Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009
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 Stow, ME
Criminal case records for Stow 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 Stow
| District Court | Bridgton District Court3 Chase Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009(207) 647-3535 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 Stow, ME
A people search for Stow 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 Stow are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Stow
| Municipal Clerk | Stow Municipal Clerk710 Stow Road, Stow, ME 04037(207) 697-2007 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Bridgton District Court3 Chase Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009(207) 647-3535 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 Stow, ME
Arrest and booking records for Stow 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 Stow
| District Court | Bridgton District Court3 Chase Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009(207) 647-3535 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 Stow, ME
Court records for Stow include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Stow, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Stow
| District Court | Bridgton District Court3 Chase Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009(207) 647-3535 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 Stow, 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 Stow
| Registry of Deeds | Oxford County Registry of Deeds(207) 743-6211www.searchiqs.com/meoxe Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Stow Municipal Clerk710 Stow Road, Stow, ME 04037(207) 697-2007 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Stow, 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 Stow
| Municipal Clerk | Stow Municipal Clerk710 Stow Road, Stow, ME 04037(207) 697-2007 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 Stow, ME
The official sex offender registry for Stow 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 Stow
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Stow, 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 Stow
| District Court | Bridgton District Court3 Chase Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009(207) 647-3535 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 ↗ |