Yarmouth, ME Public Records
Yarmouth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, with an estimated population of 9,060 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 13.4 square miles of land. That is up about 61 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Yarmouth Municipal Clerk (200 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096). Deeds for property in Yarmouth are recorded at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Yarmouth are generally heard at the Portland District Court.
📍 Yarmouth Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Yarmouth Municipal Clerk
200 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096
District Court
Portland District Court
205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101
Superior Court
Cumberland County Superior Court
205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101
Registry of Deeds
Cumberland County Registry of Deeds
27 Northport Dr., Portland, ME 04103
Probate Court
Cumberland County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Yarmouth, ME
Criminal case records for Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth
| District Court | Portland District Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Cumberland County Superior Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Yarmouth, ME
A people search for Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Yarmouth
| Municipal Clerk | Yarmouth Municipal Clerk200 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096(207) 846-9036 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Portland District Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Cumberland County Superior Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Yarmouth, ME
Arrest and booking records for Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth
| District Court | Portland District Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Cumberland County Superior Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Yarmouth, ME
Court records for Yarmouth include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Yarmouth, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Yarmouth
| District Court | Portland District Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Cumberland County Superior Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Cumberland County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth
| Registry of Deeds | Cumberland County Registry of Deeds27 Northport Dr., Portland, ME 04103(207) 871-8389www.cumberlandcountyme.gov/departments/registry_of_deeds Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Yarmouth Municipal Clerk200 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096(207) 846-9036 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth
| Municipal Clerk | Yarmouth Municipal Clerk200 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096(207) 846-9036 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 Yarmouth, ME
The official sex offender registry for Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth
| District Court | Portland District Court205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200 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 ↗ |