Waterville, ME Public Records
Waterville is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, with an estimated population of 17,336 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 13.5 square miles of land. That is up about 654 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Waterville Municipal Clerk (1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901-6699). Deeds for property in Waterville are recorded at the Kennebec County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Waterville are generally heard at the Waterville District Court.
📍 Waterville Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Waterville Municipal Clerk
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901-6699
District Court
Waterville District Court
18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Superior Court
Kennebec County Superior Court
1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330
Registry of Deeds
Kennebec County Registry of Deeds
77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04332
Probate Court
Kennebec County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Waterville, ME
Criminal case records for Waterville 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 Waterville
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Waterville, ME
A people search for Waterville 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 Waterville are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Waterville
| Municipal Clerk | Waterville Municipal Clerk1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901-6699(207) 680-4210 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Waterville, ME
Arrest and booking records for Waterville 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 Waterville
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Waterville, ME
Court records for Waterville include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Waterville, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Waterville
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Kennebec County Superior Court1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330(207) 213-2800 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Kennebec County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Waterville, 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 Waterville
| Registry of Deeds | Kennebec County Registry of Deeds77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04332(207) 622-0431gov.kofiletech.us/me-kennebec Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Waterville Municipal Clerk1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901-6699(207) 680-4210 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Waterville, 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 Waterville
| Municipal Clerk | Waterville Municipal Clerk1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901-6699(207) 680-4210 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 Waterville, ME
The official sex offender registry for Waterville 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 Waterville
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Waterville, 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 Waterville
| District Court | Waterville District Court18 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-2103 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 ↗ |