Frequently Asked Questions

All calls to the Belfast Police Department are received through the Waldo Regional Communications Center. Every call is prioritized according to the seriousness of the incident and location. The communications officers may not be able to provide you with a response time as many calls may be received at once.

Please do not call the Police Department to find out if school has been canceled. The school district will notify the television and radio stations should school be canceled or delayed. These are your best sources for this information.

Requests for criminal records should be directed to the State Bureau of Identification: Main State Police, Station 104 45 Commerce Dr. Augusta, ME 04333

To obtain or renew a concealed firearms permit, please pick up an application from the Police Department: 112 Church St. Belfast, ME 04915 The fee is $35 for a new permit and $20 for a permit renewal.

Permits to operate an uninspected motor vehicle can be obtained at the Police Station: 112 Church St. Belfast, ME 04915 Station hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To obtain a copy of an arrest report, please contact the district attorney's office at (207) 338-2512.

You may request a copy of a traffic crash report in person or by mail. Copies of incidents that are currently under investigation will not be released until completed. There is a fee of $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. For requests by mail, please send a brief note that includes your name, return address, and the date of your incident to the Belfast Police Department: Records Bureau 112 Church St. Belfast, Maine 04915 Please include a check or money order for the correct number of pages made out to the City of Belfast.