Vital Records
Municipal clerks file vital records for events that occur within the State of Maine and their town/city or events that occur to residents of their community within Maine.
Birth Certificates
Certified Birth Record Request (PDF)
If a child is born in Maine, a copy of the birth certificate is filed in the town / city where the birth occurred and the town / city where the mother resides.
Death Certificates
Certified Death Record Request (PDF)
A death certificate is filed in the town / city where the death occurred, and the municipality where the deceased resided.
Marriage Certificate
Certified Marriage Record Request (PDF)
After the wedding, a marriage license is filed where the bride and groom applied for the license.
Obtaining Records
To obtain a birth, death, or marriage certificate, please complete the appropriate Records Request form above, and return it to the city clerk:
City of Belfast
131 Church Street
Belfast, ME 04915