The Register of Deeds for the County of Waldo handles documents that are related to real estate (property) ownership. The Register records the documents so that they are searchable by all entities and for all time. These documents prove ownership and interest in every piece of property with the County of Waldo.

These documents include deeds, mortgages, liens, discharges, assignments and plans, just to name a few. They are entered into the public record in the order they are received. Furthermore, they are made available to the public through a paper and electronic index.

Every day the Register of Deeds is used and access by individuals; banks, credit bureaus, lawyers, title companies, genealogists and independent researchers.

Our online web search via the Maine Land Records Link allows users to electronically access documents from 1981 to present and plans from 1800 to present. These documents may also be accessed in person.  The Register of Deeds has documents dated back to the 1700s.