Vital Records
Vital Records Law
On July 12, 2010, a new law preventing fraudulent use of vital records went into effect. Vital records include birth certificates, fetal death and death certificates, marriage certificates, and domestic partner registrations. Maine's new law will require a person requesting a copy of records less than 100 years old to provide documentation establishing their direct and legitimate interest in the records.
Individuals who may access vital records less than 100 years old include:
- The person named on the record;
- The person's spouse or registered domestic partner;
- The parent(s) named on the record;
- Registrant's legal custodian, guardian, or conservator or respective authorized representative (includes attorney, physician, or funeral director);and
- Genealogist who have a Maine CDC issued researcher identification card.
Proof of identity must also be presented to the municipal and city clerks or state Vital Records Office staff. A brief application for securing a copy of the vital record must be filled out and presented, along with positive identification such as a driver's license, passport, or other government issued picture identification that clearly shows that the person requesting the record is who they say they are. Identification requirements apply whether the records are requested in person or by mail.
Birth Records
Copies of birth records are available at the Town Office.
The Town of Casco only has birth records for individuals whose mother was living in Casco at the time of their birth.
Death Records
Copies of Death Records are available at the Town Office.
The Town of Casco has records of individuals who were residents of Casco at time of death and of individuals who died in Casco.
Marriage Records
Copies of marriage records are available at the Town Office.
The Town only has marriage and marriage intentions records for people who filed their marriage intentions and marriage license in the Town of Casco.