Marriage records in York County, Maine, are available through several channels. YorkCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, records are kept in the municipal offices of the towns where the license was issued, as well as in the Maine State Vital Records Office. You can request them online, in person, or by mail.
York Marriage Records Search
In the state of Maine, marriage records are maintained not by the county clerk, but by the town clerk of the city or town where the marriage license was issued. After the marriage is registered, a copy of the record is sent to the Vital Records Office at the Maine CDC, Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS). This institution maintains a centralized archive of all marriage records in the state, starting from 1892.
The collection includes:
- Issued marriage licenses
- Registered marriage certificates
- Historical records (from 1892 at the state level; some municipalities have earlier documents)
To search for records in York County, contact the clerk of the respective city—such as Biddeford, Sanford, Kennebunk, or another municipality where the ceremony took place. The statewide archive is available through the DRVS office in Augusta.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in York
Fees for copies of marriage records are set by Maine state law (Title 22, §2706) and are the same both in municipal offices and at DRVS.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $15.00 |
| Each additional copy (in one order) | $6.00 |
| Search fee without issuing a copy | $15.00 |
These fees are charged both in municipal offices and at DRVS. Payment is usually accepted by check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine" (for DRVS requests) or to the respective city (for municipal requests). The processing time for mail requests to DRVS is approximately 4–6 weeks.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in York
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in York
There are several ways to order a certified copy of a marriage certificate in York County.
Online
The state of Maine offers online ordering through the third-party service VitalChek, available on the Vital Records Office website. An additional service fee is charged for online orders, in addition to the standard $15.00 fee. Payment is made by credit or debit card.
In Person
You can contact the municipal clerk directly in any city in York County where the license was issued. For example:
- Biddeford City Clerk — 205 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
- Sanford Town Clerk — 919 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Contact the clerk in advance to confirm office hours and whether an appointment is needed. Bring a photo ID with you.
By Mail
Send a request to DRVS or the appropriate municipal clerk. The letter should include:
- A completed application for a copy (the form can be downloaded from the Maine DRVS website)
- Full names of both spouses
- Date and place of marriage (or approximate date range)
- A check or money order for the appropriate amount
- A copy of the applicant's ID
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mailing address for state requests:
If you are unsure in which city the marriage was registered, start your search with DRVS—their database covers all municipalities in the state. For additional court records related to marriage or divorce, you can contact the Maine state court records system or the York County Superior Court. The resource YorkCourt.us can also be useful for an initial search of public information.