Waldo County Registry of Deeds

City of Belfast

County of Waldo

State of Maine

Local Office

The Waldo County Registry of Deeds's Office issues certified copies of Waldo birth certificates, Waldo death certificates and Waldo marriage records for events that occurred in Waldo, Maine. You may order copies of Waldo vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Maine state page for a full list of available offices.

Waldo County Registry of Deeds Map

Direction Walk-in 207-338-3282

About Waldo County Registry of Deeds

Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820. It is part of the New England region of the United States. The population is 1,362,359, which was last recorded in 2020.

Maine is the 12th-smallest U.S. state by area, the 9th-least populous, and the 13th-least densely populated. It is also the most rural state in the country.

The most populous city in Maine is Portland and its capital is Augusta. There are several counties in the state. The most important by population are: Cumberland County, York County, Penobscot County, Kennebec County, and Androscoggin County.

Vitals records are held at Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Augusta. The state office houses birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for vital events that have occurred since 1923. Records from 1892-1922 are housed at the Maine State Archives.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Waldo County Registry of Deeds Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$15

Death Certificate State Fee$15

Marriage Certificate State Fee$15

Divorce Certificate State Fee$15

Waldo County Registry of Deeds FAQs

The Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics in Maine processes vital record applications within 2-5 weeks.
All the information you submit, including the supporting documents, must meet the requirements set by the issuing office. Any mistakes or missing paperwork could lead to delays.
The information provided on this page can help you with your vital record application. If you still have questions, you can contact the Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics.
The cost of a birth record copy in Maine depends on the service you request. The pricing is as follows:
- First certified copy: $15
- Additional copy: $6
- Non-certified copy: $10
Non-certified copies of a birth certificate are stamped with “not for legal purposes”.
Mail orders can be paid by check or money order. Online payments can be paid with all major credit cards.
The document requirements for a copy of a birth certificate in Maine state that you must have the relevant completed form, and photo ID.
Acceptable forms of identification are:
- Driver’s license
- Passport
- Government-issued ID
If you do not have 1 of the documents listed above, you may show 2 forms of alternative ID. These include:
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Car registration
- Copy of an income tax return
- Personal check with address
For the full list, please refer to the Maine Division of Public Health Systems website.
If you are not mentioned on the birth certificate as the individual or a parent, you must also prove that you are 1 of the following:
- Spouse
- Descendant
- Legal guardian
- Authorized representative
- Genealogist