Responsibilities

The City Clerk's office maintains vital records (birth, death, marriages) election records, City Council minutes, financial records, town reports, ordinances, committee reports, etc.

 Residents wishing to obtain certain City records may contact the City Clerk's office. In many instances, individual departments may also retain records.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (PDF)

Effective July 1, 2025

Did you know?

Almost all transactions can be done online! 

 Click on the links below to skip the trip to City Hall:

• Vehicle Re-Registrations                     
• Property Tax & Sewer Payments
• ATV/Snowmobile Re-Registrations
• Boat Re-Registrations
• Hunting & Fishing Licenses                                                           
• Dog Licenses

The items below are transactions that will require an in-person transaction:

• New Vehicle Registrations
• Marriage Licenses 
• New Resident Registrations
• Notary Services
• Any New ATV, Boat & Snowmobile Registrations
• Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates (Mail or in person)

Laws of the Maine Outdoors (Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Snowmobiling / ATV, & Boating) are available here. 

General Assistance

All General Assistance Program requests should be sent to generalassistance@cityofbelfast.org or (207)338-3370 Ext 120 and a staff member will contact you. All emergencies should be directed to 911.