Departments
Registry of Probate

The Registry of Probate handles matters concerning the probating of wills, appointment of personal representatives, adoption orders and proceedings.

Below is a list of items that can be handled at the Register of Probate Office:

Please note that the only payment methods accepted are by local check or cash, no debit or credit cards

  • Wills filed without probate
  • Informal probate of Wills
  • Informal and Formal Appointment of Personal Representatives
  • Foreign Estates
  • Demands for Notice
  • Appointment of Guardians (Adults & Minors)
  • Appointment of Conservators (Adults & Minors)
  • Change of Name (Adults & Minors)
  • Emergency child protection orders
  • Adoptions
  • Consents for adoption
  • Termination of parental rights in conjunction with adoption proceedings
  • Establishment of parental rights in conjuction with adoption proceedings
  • Child support orders in conjunction with guardianship and determination of parental rights and responsibilities proceedings
  • Trust proceedings
  • Complaints to determine parental rights and responsibilities
  • Any other matter governed by Statute and Rules of Court
  • Passport acceptance agent
  • Passport Photos
Please note that the only payment methods accepted are by local check or cash, no debit or credit cards

Overview of the Registry of Probate

39A Spring Street
Belfast ME 04915

Mailing Address
PO Box 323
Belfast ME 04915

207-338-2780 Main
207-338-2360 Fax

8:00am to 4:00pm M-F
(excluding holidays)

Sharon W. Peavey
Register
Term ends 12/31/2012

Judith M. Nealley
Deputy Register
Appointed

Susan W. Longley
Judge of Probate
Term ends 12/31/2012

Passport Filing and Processing Requirements

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