Vital Records & Certificates in Lewiston, MaineMaine Vital Records

Lewiston’s diverse community regularly needs vital records for employment at major employers like Central Maine Medical Center, college applications to Bates and other institutions, passport applications for international travel, and documentation of Franco-American heritage for dual citizenship. The city’s growing immigrant population also requires these documents for citizenship and naturalization processes.

Lewiston families request birth certificates through Maine Vital Records at 220 Capitol Street in Augusta or locally at Lewiston City Hall. Births at Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center are registered through the state system. The city clerk’s office on Pine Street provides convenient local access for residents who prefer not to drive to Augusta. Many Lewiston parents need birth certificates when registering children for Bates College’s summer youth programs or when applying for first passports at the Lewiston Post Office. French-Canadian families often require these documents for dual citizenship applications through the Canadian consulate.

Couples marrying in Lewiston obtain licenses from the city clerk at Lewiston City Hall on Pine Street. Popular venues include the historic Bates Mill complex for industrial-chic ceremonies, the elegant Hilton Garden Inn, and outdoor celebrations at Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary. Many couples choose Franco-American heritage venues or hold ceremonies at local churches like Saints Peter and Paul Basilica. Maine requires a 3-day waiting period after application, though weekends and holidays don’t count toward this requirement.

Death certificates for Lewiston residents are available through Maine Vital Records in Augusta or the local city clerk’s office. Families working with Fortin Group Funeral Homes or Albert & Burpee Funeral Home receive guidance through the application process. Many longtime mill families need multiple copies for pension benefits, union survivor benefits, and Social Security claims. The process typically takes just a few days when handled locally.

Divorce records for Lewiston residents are maintained by the Androscoggin County Superior Court. Certified copies are available from the court clerk’s office, with most records searchable by party names and approximate filing dates. Many residents need these documents for remarriage applications or when updating benefits through major local employers like Central Maine Medical Center.

Lewiston City Hall at 27 Pine Street provides local vital records services Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Downtown parking is available on Pine Street and nearby municipal lots. For state-issued certificates, Maine Vital Records at 220 Capitol Street in Augusta operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Both offices accept cash, checks, and major credit cards. Online ordering is available through the state website with mail delivery to Lewiston addresses.

Lewiston City Hall is located at 27 Pine Street in downtown Lewiston, easily accessible from Lisbon Street. For state records, take Route 202 west to Augusta.