| Superior Court Clerk | York County Superior Court — Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Register of Probate | York County Registry of Probate |
| Clerk address | Superior Court & Biddeford District Court (York Judicial Center): 515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. Registry of Probate: 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred, ME 04002 |
| Phone | Superior Court and District Court (207) 283-6000; Registry of Probate (207) 324-1577 |
| Hours | Superior Court and District Court: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registry of Probate: by appointment, 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) |
York County's Superior Court moved out of the historic Alfred courthouse into the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, which also houses Biddeford District Court. The York County Superior Court clerk keeps felony, civil, and family cases; the co-located Biddeford District Court handles misdemeanors, small claims, and Family Division matters. The York County Registry of Probate, by contrast, stayed in the original county seat of Alfred and remains a separate, elected office covering wills, estates, guardianships, and adoptions.
York County was one of the earlier counties to convert to the Judicial Branch's eCourts system: criminal, civil, and family case information has been searchable through the free re:SearchMaine portal since March 2026. Probate records are not part of that conversion — they are indexed separately through the statewide maineprobate.net site, and the Registry of Probate's own office keeps the original files in Alfred.
Search York County court records online
Superior Court Clerk
York 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 York County Superior Court, searchable through re:SearchMaine since March 2026
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
Now located at the York Judicial Center, 515 Elm Street, Biddeford, not the historic Alfred courthouse.
Register of Probate
York County Registry of Probate
- Cost
- Free to search the docket at maineprobate.net; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Wills, estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and name-change records dating back to 1687
- Records
- Probate
A county office headed by an elected Register of Probate, still located in Alfred and separate from the Superior and District Courts in Biddeford. Also a certified passport acceptance facility.
Other courts
Biddeford District Court
- Cost
- Free to search on re:SearchMaine after registration; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims, protection from abuse/harassment, Family Division matters, and traffic infractions for York County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
Co-located with the Superior Court at the York Judicial Center, 515 Elm Street, Biddeford.
What is available online
re:SearchMaine has covered York County Superior Court criminal, civil, and family cases since March 2026; registration is free, and public documents in eligible case types can be viewed once a case is filed electronically. Older, pre-conversion cases may still require a records request to the clerk. The Registry of Probate is not part of re:SearchMaine; its dockets are indexed separately at maineprobate.net.
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
York County clerk offices
Superior Court & Biddeford District Court (York Judicial Center): 515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. Registry of Probate: 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred, ME 04002
Phone: Superior Court and District Court (207) 283-6000; Registry of Probate (207) 324-1577
Hours: Superior Court and District Court: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registry of Probate: by appointment, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Court and Biddeford District Court records. Register for a free re:SearchMaine account to search cases and view available documents online, or contact the clerk's office at the York Judicial Center, 515 Elm Street, Biddeford. 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 need a certified copy.
Probate records. Contact the York County Registry of Probate in Alfred directly, by appointment, or search the docket first at maineprobate.net. The Registry accepts credit cards for copies and fees.
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
Is York County Superior Court searchable online?
Yes. York County converted to Maine eCourts in March 2026, and criminal, civil, and family cases are searchable for free through re:SearchMaine after a free registration.
Why is the York County Superior Court in Biddeford instead of Alfred?
The court moved to the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, though it is still called the York County Superior Court. The Registry of Probate, a separate office, remains in the original Alfred courthouse.
Where do I find a York County probate or estate record?
Contact the York County Registry of Probate in Alfred, by appointment. Its docket is also searchable for free at maineprobate.net, and the office also serves as a passport acceptance facility.
How do I get court records for a case in Biddeford District Court?
Search re:SearchMaine by party name, or contact the clerk's office at the York Judicial Center, 515 Elm Street, Biddeford, in person, by phone, or by mail through the Judicial Branch Service Center.
Sources
- York County Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/york-sc.html
- Biddeford District Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/biddeford-dc.html
- York County Registry of Probate — https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/registry-of-probate
- York County official website — https://www.yorkcountymaine.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.