Portland Clerk Office
389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 4101
Contact & location
- Address
- 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 4101
- Mail-in address
- City Clerk's OfficeRoom 203 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 04101
- Records for
- Portland County, Maine
- Phone
- 207-874-8300
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maine state records
Portland County follows Maine’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Maine birth certificate fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 1,405,012
- Maine population
Office hours
| Monday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 2–5 weeksMaine estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 2–5 weeksMaine estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 2–5 weeksMaine estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Portland Clerk Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Portland. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (6)- ★★★★★Travis CushmanGoogle
Probably the easiest in-person public building/dept. interaction I've ever had. Well done, City Clerks of Portland!
- ★★★★★Jill KennedyGoogle
I had a question about my property taxes and spoke w/Shelley from the tax assessor’s office. She was very knowledgeable and nice and gave me a helpful tip I hadn’t even brought up.
- ★★★★★Wesley RogersGoogle
My fiancé and I came in to get married. Lily was amazing! She was so sweet, professional, and accommodating! We need more kind people like Lily in this world! Thank you for making our special day perfect!
- ★★★★★Hailey MoreyGoogle
We’re from NY, and honestly—it was perfect. Simple, quick, and exactly what we wanted. If you’re thinking about getting married here, the spot is adorable for photos, and the ceremony area is on the second floor (thankfully there’s an elevator!). I’d been in contact with the staff for about a year, trying to see if we could book far in advance, but they only allow scheduling 2–5 months before your date. Once that window opened, it was super easy to set everything up. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommend!