| Superior Court Clerk | Kennebec County Superior Court — Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Register of Probate | Kennebec County Probate Court — Register of Probate |
| Clerk address | Superior Court: 1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330. Probate Court: 95 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 |
| Phone | Superior Court (207) 213-2800; Probate Court (207) 622-7558 |
| Hours | Superior Court and District Court: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Probate Court: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $2.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page (Superior and District Court) |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 attestation fee per document, in addition to the copy fee (Superior and District Court) |
Kennebec County's Superior Court sits in Augusta, the state capital, and keeps felony, civil, and family case records for the county. Augusta District Court, a short distance away, handles misdemeanors, small claims, and Family Division matters. The Kennebec County Probate Court, with an elected Register of Probate, is a third, separate office holding wills, estates, guardianships, and adoption records back to 1799.
Kennebec County converted to the Judicial Branch's eCourts system in February 2026 alongside Somerset County, so criminal, civil, and family cases filed in Kennebec County Superior Court are now searchable for free through re:SearchMaine. As with every Maine county, probate is not part of that system — Kennebec County Probate Court keeps its own docket, indexed separately through the statewide maineprobate.net site.
Search Kennebec County court records online
Superior Court Clerk
Kennebec County Superior Court — Clerk's Office
- Cost
- Free to search on re:SearchMaine after registration; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Felony criminal, civil, and family cases filed in Kennebec County Superior Court, searchable through re:SearchMaine since February 2026
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
eFiling is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and parties who file more than six cases a year.
Register of Probate
Kennebec County Probate Court — Register of Probate
- Cost
- Free to search the docket at maineprobate.net; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Wills, estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and adoption records dating back to 1799
- Records
- Probate
A county office headed by an elected Register of Probate, separate from the Superior and District Courts. Debit/credit cards are accepted only for electronic filing, subject to an additional fee.
Other courts
Augusta District Court
- Cost
- Free to search on re:SearchMaine after registration; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims, protection orders, Family Division matters, and traffic infractions for the Augusta area
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330; (207) 213-2800 — the same address and phone as the Superior Court. Open Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
What is available online
re:SearchMaine has covered Kennebec County Superior Court criminal, civil, and family cases since February 2026; registration is free, and documents the court has designated public can be viewed once a case is filed electronically. The Probate Court's docket is indexed separately at maineprobate.net and is not part of re:SearchMaine.
Which clerk has your record
In Maine, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Maine page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court (one per county, 17 sittings across 16 counties) | Felony criminal cases; Civil actions of any dollar amount; Divorce, custody, and other family matters | Clerk of the Superior Court for the county |
| District Court (44 locations statewide) | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Small claims and civil actions up to the statutory limit; Family Division matters (divorce, parental rights, protection from abuse) | Clerk of the District Court |
| Probate Court (one per county) | Wills and estate administration; Guardianship and conservatorship of adults and minors; Adoption, name changes, and termination of parental rights tied to adoption | Register of Probate for the county |
Request records in person or by mail
Kennebec County clerk offices
Superior Court: 1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta, ME 04330. Probate Court: 95 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: Superior Court (207) 213-2800; Probate Court (207) 622-7558
Hours: Superior Court and District Court: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Probate Court: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Court and Augusta District Court records. Register for a free re:SearchMaine account to search cases and view available documents, or contact the clerk's office at 1 Court Street, Suite 101, Augusta. Mail requests for copies go to the Judicial Branch Service Center, P.O. Box 266, Lewiston, ME 04240; include the case number, the documents needed, and whether you want a certified copy.
Probate records. Contact the Kennebec County Probate Court at 95 State Street, Augusta, or search the docket first at maineprobate.net. The office accepts cash, checks, or money orders payable to "Kennebec County Probate Court" for most services.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Maine |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $2.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page (Superior and District Court) |
| Certified copy | $5.00 attestation fee per document, in addition to the copy fee (Superior and District Court) |
Set statewide by Supreme Judicial Court Administrative Order JB-05-26 (effective March 9, 2026) for Superior and District Court records. Probate Courts are exempt from that statewide fee schedule and set their own copy and certification fees; confirm the current amount with the specific county's Register of Probate before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Maine court records are generally open, but the Judicial Branch's Rules of Electronic Court Systems (MRECS) and Administrative Order JB-20-03 (Public Access and Confidentiality) draw a distinction between "public court information," "confidential" information restricted to parties or courthouse viewing, and records that are fully sealed or impounded by statute, rule, or court order. Maine's Freedom of Access Act does not apply to the judiciary — court records are governed by these Judicial Branch rules, not a public-records request.
The Maine guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Kennebec County court cases online?
Yes, for Superior Court cases. Kennebec County converted to Maine eCourts in February 2026, and criminal, civil, and family cases are searchable for free through re:SearchMaine.
Where do I find a Kennebec County probate or estate record?
Contact the Kennebec County Probate Court at 95 State Street in Augusta, a separate office from the Superior Court. Its docket is also searchable for free at maineprobate.net.
How do I pay copy fees at the Kennebec County Probate Court?
The office accepts cash, checks, or money orders payable to the Kennebec County Probate Court; debit and credit cards are accepted only for electronic filing and carry an additional fee.
Who handles misdemeanor cases in Kennebec County?
Augusta District Court, not the Superior Court. Search re:SearchMaine or contact the District Court clerk directly for case information.
Sources
- Kennebec County Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/kennebec-sc.html
- Augusta District Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/augusta-dc.html
- Kennebec County Probate Court — https://kennebec.gov/probate/
- Kennebec County official website — https://kennebec.gov/
- Maine Judicial Branch — Courts overview — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/index.html
- Maine eCourts — rollout status by region — https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/
- Accessing Electronic Court Records (re:SearchMaine) — https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/access.html
- re:SearchMaine public search — https://researchmaine.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch
- Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification — https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi
- Maine Criminal History Record Request — https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/pcr/
- Supreme Judicial Court Published Opinions — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/sjc/opinions.html
- Court Records — how to get copies — https://www.courts.maine.gov/help/records.html
- Maine Judicial Branch — eCourts implementation schedule (news release) — https://www.courts.maine.gov/news/article.html?id=13350582
- Administrative Order JB-05-26 — Court Fees Schedule — https://www.courts.maine.gov/adminorders/jb-05-26.pdf
- Administrative Order JB-20-03 — Public Access and Confidentiality — https://www.courts.maine.gov/adminorders/jb-20-03.pdf
- Title 15 M.R.S. §3308-C — Sealing of juvenile case records — https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/15/title15sec3308-C.html
See also: all Maine counties.