Vitals
Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates are available at the Town Office during regular office hours. Certificates are $15 for the first one and $6 for each additional of the same certificate requested during the same visit.
In order to receive a certified copy, you must be a party listed on the certificate, or be a direct relative with proof of your relationship. Identification is required.
Requests can be processed through the mail. Please send a written request stating names and dates, a copy of your driver's license and proper payment to:
- Birth Certificate Request
- Marriage Certificate Request
- Death Certificate Request
- Marriage Intentions (please sign in front of the Town Clerk or Notary Public)
Marriage licenses are available at the Town Office during regular office hours. One of the parties must be a Durham resident or, if both reside outside of Maine, they must intend to be married in Maine. If either party has been married previously, a certified copy of the Divorce or Death Certificate is required. Cost for a marriage license is $40. Both parties must be present and it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Marriage licenses are available immediately and are good for ninety (90) days from issuance.
The Town Office will perform marriages for a fee of $25 by appointment only.