Registry of Deeds
The Registry of Deeds receives, records, and maintains an alphabetically indexed library of land records. The hardcopy land record indexes begin in 1838 and the indexes of plans, plats, and surveys begin in the 1800's. Surveys are referenced by the names of owners, the surveyor, and the town in which the land is located. The digitized land records index begins with 1980, plan indexes begin with 1983.
The Register of Deeds is an elected position in Piscataquis County government. The term of office is four years. The Deputy Register of Deeds is appointed by the Register.
Internet Access:
Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds now offers the option of internet access to a portion of our land records. The index starts with January, 1977 and the images are from January, 1986 to the present. A credit card is required to access this option. Our vendor, ACS, maintains the website and manages the credit card transactions at www.mainelandrecords.com.
Our fee schedule for internet access to registry records:
Option 1 - Commercial Option 2 - Public
$35.00 monthly subscription fee No subscription fee
$ 0.50 per name search No fee for searching
$ 0.25 per document view $3.00 per document view
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Recording Fees:
$16.00 for the first page (which includes a $3.00 surcharge per document).
$ 2.00 for each additional page.
$ 1.00 per name beyond the original four.
$ 2.00 if page must be added for space for recording info by registry.
$13.00 per reference to recorded instrument beyond the first reference.
$ 5.00 per plan copy.
$ 1.00 per page land record photocopies (mailed or fax).
$18.00 per plan (which includes a $3.00 surcharge per plan). We require the original
mylar and one paper copy.
We request that a self-addressed stamped envelope be included when documents are mailed, so we may return your document following recordation.
Maine requires that a Maine Transfer Tax Declaration Form be filed with most deeds. These forms are available at no charge through the registry. These forms require a tax map and lot number which may be obtained by calling the town office where the land is located. Some unorganized township information is available through the registry.
The registry staff will prepare photocopies of records to be faxed, mailed, or for pick-up. Having a book and page number enables our staff to more efficiently serve you. We need the name and approximate year of purchase (not map and lot number) if the book and page are unknown. The registry also has an engineering copier and is able to reproduce plans (36" wide maximum).
Please note: We do not do title searches, assist with document preparation, or give legal advice.
Contact Information:
Piscataquis Registry of Deeds
159 E. Main St.
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426
Phone: (207) 564-2411
Fax: (207) 564-7708
Email: deeds@piscataquis.us
Register of Deeds Linda M. Smith
Elected November, 2006. Term expires December 31, 2010.
Deputy Register of Deeds Mary L. Bragg
Appointed by the Register.