Kennebec County
Kennebec County, Maine, was created in 1799 from parts of Cumberland and Lincoln Counties. Its land area is about 867.5 square miles, and its estimated population is 124,003. The county seat is located in Augusta, the state capital.
Kennebec County courts comprise a Superior Court, two District Courts, and a Probate Court. The Superior Court, a trial court of general jurisdiction, deals with criminal and civil cases. The District Courts hear misdemeanors, civil, domestic relations, family law, juvenile, mental health, traffic infractions, building violations, and small claims cases with claims less than $6,000. The Probate Court presides over cases involving decedents' wills, estates, minors' guardianship, adoptions, name changes, and other family matters.
Kennebec County public court records connote any file, document, information, or digitalized data concerning a specific case or legal proceeding. These include pleadings, motions, briefs, orders, judgments, decrees, docket sheets, and calendars. These documents/information may be found in the office of the Kennebec County Register of Deeds for the following types of court records:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Family law records
- Probate records
The Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), Maine Rules of Electronic Court Systems (MREC), and Administrative Order JB-20-03 allow the public to access court records in Kennebec County. The public may request court records at:
Kennebec County Register of Deeds
77 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 622-0431
Also, interested individuals may visit the courthouses to obtain Kennebec County court records or fill out a Records Search Request form and mail the completed version with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Judicial Branch Service Center
250 Goddard Road
P.O. Box 266
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 753-2901
The Kennebec County Register of Deeds offers Online Services for searching or viewing court records. Anyone may search for Kennebec County probate cases online through the Maine Probate Search portal.
