Genealogy Information

Vital Records for the Town of Warren date back to the late 1700's, however, they are not a complete listing as prior to 1892 towns were not required to keep a complete recording of events.  

Requests for genealogical research should be made in writing to:
Town Clerk's Office
167 Western Road
Warren, ME 04864
clerk@warrenmaine.org 

When requesting genealogy information, please include all known information; names, dates and location.  
It is also HIGHLY recommended that if you are planning to stop by the Town Office to request any records, please contact the Town Clerk in advance and make arrangements, 207-273-2421.  Depending on time of year and what is going on the Clerk cannot always immediately accommodate these visits.
Genealogists who have obtained a Researcher ID card from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics may request non-certified copies of birth, death and marriage records.  In order to receive certified copies of vital records, genealogists must also show direct and legitimate interest.  Personal identification must be shown to receive access to vital records.  
Genealogists may call the ODVRS at 1-888-664-9491 for more information regarding obtaining a Researcher ID card.
Requests can be obtained through the mail by providing an application, positive identification, including, but not limited to, a driver's license, passport, or other government issued picture identification and a copy of a Researcher ID card issued by the Maine CDC/ODRVS.  Send your application, copy of ID and Researcher ID, along with a check payable to the Town of Warren and a self addressed stamped envelope to:

Town Clerk's Office
167 Western Road
Warren, ME 04864

$3.00 for a non-certified copy

$15.00 for a certified copy

$6.00 for each additional certified copy

HELPFUL HINTS

  • Prior to 1892, towns were not required to file records of birth, marriage and death.  Some towns have records before 1892, but these are not a complete recording of events.
  • Unsure where the event took place?  Begin by contacting the state, they maintain copies of records from every town in Maine.
  • Be sure to check family bibles, city directories, obituaries, old maps, old photographs, town history books, your local historical society and old newspapers for information.  
  • State Archives keeps a list of professional genealogists who will provide research for a fee.
  • Contact the Maine State Archives.  They have birth, marriage and death records for each town in the state from 1892-1922.

Send mail to:
84 State House Station
Cultural Building
Augusta, ME 04333-0084

Call:
Search Room: 207-287-5788
State Record Center: 207-287-5792

  • Contact the Office of Vital Statistics.  They have birth, marriage and death records for each town in the State from 1923 - Present.  They also maintain divorce records from state courts.   They will accept credit cards.  

Send mail to:
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Call: 207-287-6490

Visit them on the web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/.

Birth_Certificate_Request_Form(2).pdf
Death_Certificate_Request_Form(2).pdf
Marriage_Certificate_Request_Form(1).pdf