Divorce records in York County, Maine, are available through several channels. YorkCourt.us allows quick access to public divorce information related to this county. Additionally, you can contact the court that issued the decision, the court clerk's office, or the Maine Vital Records Office. Online tools, including the Maine eCourts system, also provide access to some court records in electronic format.
York Divorce Records Search
In York County, divorce records are maintained by two main institutions. The court clerk's office — at either the District Court or Superior Court — is the official custodian of complete court cases, including divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, custody orders, and related procedural documents. The state office — Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics at Maine CDC — maintains a registry of divorce certificates for all divorces processed in the state.
Court materials typically include:
- Divorce decree/judgment
- Divorce certificate
- Property settlement and alimony agreements
- Child custody orders
- Complaints and responses from the parties
For cases heard at the York County Superior Court, contact the court clerk's office at:
York County Superior Court (York Judicial Center)
If you specifically need a divorce certificate as a vital record document, contact the state Vital Records Office.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in York
In Maine, divorce cases are handled by either the District Court or Superior Court — depending on the circumstances of the specific case. In York County, this means a lawsuit can be filed at the Biddeford District Court or York County Superior Court. After a judge issues a decision, the complete set of documents remains with the clerk's office of the court that heard the case.
Simultaneously, the court notifies the state Vital Records Office, and a separate record — the divorce certificate — is created there. This is a shorter document that confirms the fact of divorce, the date, and the names of the parties, but does not include details about property or custody.
Where to Contact Depending on Your Needs
Complete court case (decree, agreements, custody orders):
Biddeford District Court — for cases heard in this court. Contact information can be found on the Maine Judicial Branch website.
Divorce certificate (vital record):
Note: Electronic access to York County court records through the Maine eCourts system becomes available in March 2026. Until then, requests for copies of court documents must be submitted directly to the court clerk's office — in person, by mail, or by phone. You can also download the necessary court forms from the official website.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in York
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (certified copy) — Maine Vital Records | $15.00 for the first copy; $6.00 for each additional copy in the same order | 4–6 weeks (by mail) |
| Expedited processing — Maine Vital Records | $15.00 + additional expedited fee | 1–2 weeks |
| Court record copy — court clerk's office | $0.50 per page (uncertified) | Depends on the clerk's office workload |
| Certified court copy | $5.00 for certification + copying cost | Depends on the clerk's office workload |