Divorce records in Aroostook County, Maine can be accessed through several channels. AroostookCourt.us can help find publicly available divorce record information for Aroostook County. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, request copies through the clerk's office at either Aroostook County Superior Court location, or order divorce certificates from the Maine Office of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS).
Aroostook County Divorce Records Search
In Maine, divorce cases are handled by the Superior Court (which absorbed the former District Court's family matter jurisdiction through court unification). Aroostook County has two Superior Court locations — one in Caribou and one in Houlton — and both maintain divorce case files. The clerk's office at each courthouse keeps the original divorce complaints, decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, parenting plans, and related filings.
The Maine DRVS also maintains divorce certificates as part of the state's vital records collection. These certificates confirm that a divorce occurred but typically contain less detail than the full court file. Divorce records in Maine are generally available from 1892 to the present through the state vital records office.
The primary courthouse for Aroostook County divorce records:
Aroostook County Superior Court — Caribou
Most court records in divorce cases are open to the public, though certain filings — such as sealed financial disclosures or records involving minor children — may have restricted access.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Aroostook County
Divorce actions in Aroostook County are filed in and decided by the Superior Court. After a judge signs the divorce decree (called a "Judgment of Divorce" in Maine), the original remains on file with the clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was heard. Aroostook County residents may have cases at either location depending on where the action was initiated.
Court Records — Full Case Files
Contact the clerk's office at the courthouse where the divorce was filed:
Aroostook County Superior Court — Caribou
Aroostook County Superior Court — Houlton
Court files include:
- Divorce complaints and responses
- Judgment of Divorce (final decree)
- Property settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Motions and amendments
You can request records by visiting the clerk's office in person, calling, or mailing a written request. The Maine eCourts system is expanding electronic access to court records, though Aroostook County's full eFiling rollout is scheduled for a future date. Until then, contact the clerk directly for record searches.
Vital Records — Divorce Certificates
If you need a divorce certificate (a shorter document confirming the divorce occurred, with names, date, and county), contact the state vital records office:
Maine DRVS (Office of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics)
Certified copies of divorce certificates from 1892 to the present can be ordered from DRVS. You can also request them from the town clerk in the municipality where either party lived at the time of the divorce.
Which Office to Contact
| What You Need | Where to Go |
|---|---|
| Full divorce decree or court file | Aroostook County Superior Court clerk's office (Caribou or Houlton) |
| Divorce certificate (vital record) | Maine DRVS or local municipal clerk |
| Custody or support orders | Aroostook County Superior Court clerk's office |
| Divorce forms | Maine Judicial Branch Forms |
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Aroostook County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (certified copy) — Maine DRVS | $15.00 for the first copy; $6.00 each additional copy (same order) | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate — expedited processing (DRVS) | Additional $12.00 expedite fee plus express shipping | 1–3 business days |
| Court record copy (per page) — Superior Court clerk | $1.00 per page | Varies; in-person requests often same day |
| Certified court document copy — Superior Court clerk | $5.00 per document plus per-page copy fees | Varies; typically 1–5 business days |