| Superior Court Clerk | Somerset County Superior Court — Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Register of Probate | Somerset County Probate Office — Register of Probate |
| Clerk address | Superior Court & Skowhegan District Court: 47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976. Probate Office: 41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976 |
| Phone | Superior Court (207) 474-5161; Skowhegan District Court (207) 474-9518; Probate Office (207) 474-3322 |
| Hours | Superior Court and District Court: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., except court holidays, administrative weeks, and storm closings. Probate Office: Monday–Friday 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) |
Somerset County's trial courts are clustered on Court Street in Skowhegan. The Somerset County Superior Court and Skowhegan District Court share the courthouse at 47 Court Street, though each has its own clerk's phone line: the Superior Court keeps felony criminal, civil, and family cases, while the District Court handles misdemeanors, small claims, protection orders, Family Division matters, and traffic infractions. Two doors down at 41 Court Street, the Somerset County Probate Office, headed by an elected Register of Probate, keeps wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes.
Somerset is part of eCourts Region 4 with Kennebec County, and its courts converted to electronic filing and the free public re:SearchMaine portal on February 2, 2026 for all case types. The Registry of Actions for criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and civil-violation cases filed since then is viewable online after a free registration, and eFiling is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and parties filing more than six cases a year. Cases closed before the conversion remain paper files at the courthouse.
Probate is separate from all of that. The Probate Office is a county department, not a Judicial Branch court, and its files are never in re:SearchMaine. The county's probate page does not describe an online docket, so plan on contacting the Register directly for estate or guardianship records.
Search Somerset County court records online
Superior Court Clerk
Somerset 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 Somerset County Superior Court; searchable on re:SearchMaine for cases filed since February 2, 2026
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976; (207) 474-5161. eFiling is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and parties filing more than six cases a year. Parking near the courthouse is limited; the municipal lot and the lot behind the jail are the overflow options.
Register of Probate
Somerset County Probate Office — Register of Probate
- Coverage
- Estates of deceased and missing persons, guardianship of adults and minors, conservatorships, trusts, adoptions, and name changes for Somerset County
- Records
- Probate
A county office headed by an elected Register of Probate, at 41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976; (207) 474-3322; separate from the Judicial Branch courts at 47 Court Street. The county page does not list copy fees or an online docket; ask the office for its current fee schedule.
Other courts
Skowhegan 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 Somerset County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976; (207) 474-9518. Same building as the Superior Court but a separate clerk's line. The facility is scent-free.
What is available online
Somerset County (eCourts Region 4, with Kennebec) has been live on Maine eCourts since February 2, 2026 for all case types. The Registry of Actions for criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and civil-violation cases filed in the Superior Court or Skowhegan District Court since that date is searchable for free on re:SearchMaine after registration. Cases closed before the conversion were not loaded and remain paper files at 47 Court Street. Filed documents beyond the docket listing generally must be viewed at a courthouse public terminal. The Probate Office's records are not part of re:SearchMaine and the county's probate page does not describe an online docket search.
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
Somerset County clerk offices
Superior Court & Skowhegan District Court: 47 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976. Probate Office: 41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Phone: Superior Court (207) 474-5161; Skowhegan District Court (207) 474-9518; Probate Office (207) 474-3322
Hours: Superior Court and District Court: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., except court holidays, administrative weeks, and storm closings. Probate Office: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Court and Skowhegan District Court records. Register for a free re:SearchMaine account to look up the Registry of Actions for cases filed since February 2, 2026. For older cases or copies of filed documents, contact the appropriate clerk at 47 Court Street, Skowhegan — the Superior Court at (207) 474-5161 or the District Court at (207) 474-9518. Mail requests for copies go to the Judicial Branch Service Center, P.O. Box 266, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207-753-2901); include the case number or party names and year, the documents needed, whether you want an attested (certified) copy, and payment under the statewide fee schedule ($2 first page, $1 each additional page, plus $5 to attest a document and $5 postage if no self-addressed stamped envelope is enclosed).
Probate records. Contact the Somerset County Probate Office at 41 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976, (207) 474-3322, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Register of Probate sets its own copy and certification fees; ask for the current amounts before mailing payment. Adoption records are confidential.
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
Are the Somerset County Superior Court and the Probate Office in the same building?
No, but they are neighbors. The Superior Court and Skowhegan District Court are at 47 Court Street; the Probate Office is at 41 Court Street. Probate is a separate elected county office and its files are not available through the court clerks.
Can I search Somerset County court cases online?
Yes for cases filed since February 2, 2026, when Somerset County (eCourts Region 4) went live on Maine eCourts. Register for free at re:SearchMaine to view the Registry of Actions. Cases closed before that date remain paper files at the courthouse.
Which phone number do I call for a Somerset County misdemeanor or small-claims case?
Skowhegan District Court, (207) 474-9518. The Superior Court, which handles felonies and larger civil and family cases, has a separate line at (207) 474-5161, even though both are at 47 Court Street.
Where do I get a copy of a Somerset County will or guardianship order?
From the Somerset County Probate Office at 41 Court Street, Skowhegan, (207) 474-3322, open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Probate records are not searchable through re:SearchMaine.
Sources
- Somerset County Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/somerset-sc.html
- Skowhegan District Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/skowhegan-dc.html
- Somerset County Probate Office — https://somersetcountyme.gov/probate-office/
- Maine eCourts rollout schedule — https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/
- Accessing Electronic Court Records (re:SearchMaine coverage) — https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/access.html
- Maine Judicial Branch — Courts overview — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/index.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.