Buxton, ME

Town Clerk

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Office Information

Contact Information

  • Address: 185 Portland Road, Buxton, ME 04093
  • Phone: (207) 929-6171
  • Fax: (207) 929-4730
  • Email: deputytcbuxton@sacoriver.net
  • Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Wed: 11:30 am to 7:30 pm

Staff

  • Town Clerk - John L. Myers Jr.
  • Motor Vehicle Agent - Angela Michie
  • Tax Collector - Elizabeth Pratt
  • Registrar of Voters/ Assistant Clerk - Ruth Scheibenpflug
  • Deputy Clerk - Shelby St Louis

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Dog Licenses

All dogs in the State of Maine must be licensed after 10 days of ownership or after the age of 6 months. Dog licenses must be renewed by January 31 each year.

  • Licenses are normally available on October 15 for the next calendar year.
  • To license your dog you will need a valid Maine Rabies Certificate and Neutering/Spaying Certificate, if appropriate.
  • If you are a resident of the Town of Buxton you can obtain a dog license at the Town Hall or online at www.doglicensing.com.
  • Neutered dog licenses are $6.00 and non-neutered dog licenses are $11.00 each when obtained at the Town Hall. There is an additional fee of $1.00 if licensed online.
  • Online dog license renewals can only be done from October 1 to January 31.
  • Dog license renewals after January 31 will be charged a $25.00 late fee and can only be done at the Town Hall.
  • All dogs must wear their license tag at all times. The wearing of the license tag will help to ensure that your dog will be returned if lost.

The Town normally has a rabies vaccination clinic on the first Saturday in December. In October or November check the Town’s website under News & Announcements or Upcoming Events for more information.

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Fee Schedule

A True Copy, Attest:

  • $15.00

Certified Copy of a Vital Record: Birth, Death, and Marriage

  • $15.00* for the first copy
  • $6.00* for each additional copy

Marriage License:

  • $40.00

Burial Permit:

  • $20.00*

Research:

  • $25.00 per hour after the first two (2) hours per 1 MRSA §408-A (8)(B)

Returned Check:

  • $30.00

Dog Licenses:

  • Non-neutered: $11.00*
  • Neutered: $6.00*
  • Kennel: $42.00*
  • Replacement tag or license transfer: $1.00*
  • Late fee charged after January 31st: $25.00*

Notary:

  • Residents: No charge
  • Non-Residents: $10.00

Fax:

  • Residents: No charge
  • Non-Residents: $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page

Photocopies:

  • $0.10 per page (8 ½ “ x 11”) due to Maine’s Freedom of Access Act (FOAA)
  • $0.50 per page (8 ½ “ x 14”)
  • $1.00 per page (11” x 17”)

Daniel Dennett Town Maps:

  • 1852-1853 Map with Homeowners Names: $10.00
  • 1870 Range Map, Proceeds to Buxton Hollis Historical Society: $15.00**

Comprehensive Plan:

  • $10.00

Town Charter:

  • $6.50

Zoning Ordinance Book:

  • $6.50

Tax Maps:

  • $21.00 (Set of 21 maps 11” x 17”)

Tax Commitment Book:

  • $0.10 per page

Tax Cards: Available online at http://reonline.harriscomputer.com/research.aspx?ClientID=1021

  • Paper copies:
    • First ten (10) records requested: No charge
    • More than 10 requests: $0.10 per page due to Maine’s FOAA

Certificate of Sole Proprietor:

  • $10.00

Victualer’s License:

  • $50.00

Junkyard Permit:

  • $50.00

Special Amusement Permit:

  • Application fee: $20.00
    • With dancing: $250.00
    • Without dancing: $100.00

Voter List:

  • Paper:
    • Paper copy first page: $1.00 per 21-A MRSA §196-A (2)(A)
    • Each additional page: $0.25 per 21-A MRSA §196-A (2)(A)
  • Mailing Labels:
    • $0.75 per page per 21-A MRSA §196-A (2)(A)
  • Electronic File:
    • $11.00 for 1-1,000 voter records per 21-A MRSA §196-A (2)(B)
    • $22.00 for 1,001-7,500 records per 21-A MRSA §196-A (2)(B)

USB Thumb Drive:

  • $15.00

*Denotes fees established by Maine State Law, revised October 26, 2015

**Denotes fee established by the Buxton Hollis Historical Society

All other fees established by the Buxton Board of Selectmen, October 4th, 2023, E.O. 2324001003

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Freedom of Information Requests

Maine State Law

  • 1 M.R.S.A. 408-A
  • Title 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Chapter 13: PUBLIC RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS
  • Subchapter 1: FREEDOM OF ACCESS

408-A. Public records available for public inspection and copying

Click Here for State of Maine‚ Office of the Revisor of Statues for a copy of the State law regarding freedom of information requests.

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Genealogy

Genealogy Information and Requests

The Town of Buxton is fortunate to have a great deal of research material and records available dating back to 1748. We have Marriages indexed from 1777 to the present, Family Records dating from 1748 to 1892, and our Vital Statistics, (containing births, deaths, and marriages) which are also indexed from 1892 to the present.

We have Cemetery Records which consist of information listed on the Monuments, and Burial Permits for the present years back to 1926. Some of the early burial permits are missing.

Our Valuations and Inventories date back to the mid-1700s. These contain information on land, buildings, livestock, equipment, etc.. We are still in the process of restoring records from 1945 to the mid-1960s. Also available are Militia Records, School Records, and Road Records.

We encourage people to do their own research and allow them to use the volumes under supervision. We supply a table, chairs,etc. The staff will make photocopies of most records. However, we do not like to photocopy from our handwritten Family Record Volumes. Copies of these records are available in large notebooks that can be photocopied. We have a library of family histories, and town histories, that were donated to the town and are available for research. We can supply a list of these histories upon request.

Also available are copies of two restored Daniel Dennett Maps:

  • 1852-53 Map with Homeowners’ Names $8.00
  • 1870 Range Map (Proceeds go to Buxton-Hollis Historical Society) $10.00

A copy of these maps is available for viewing, and photocopying sections, if needed.

Our fees are listed below and are in line with what other municipalities charge:

  • A True Copy, Attest $10.00
  • Certified Copies of Vital Recods $15.00
  • Research: $15.00/Per Hour
  • Photocopies:
    • 8.5 x 11 $.25
    • 8.5 x 14 $.25
    • 11 x 17 $.50

Send inquiries for information to: Buxton Town Clerk’s Office, 185 Portland Road, Buxton, Maine 04093-6532 or send email @voterbuxton@sacoriver.net

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Marriage Licenses

To obtain a license to be married in the State of Maine one must first record their intentions to marry with a municipal clerk. If the bride and/or groom are residents of Maine they must file their intentions at the municipal office in which one of them resides. If neither the bride nor groom is a resident of Maine they can file intentions in any municipally. Both parties must sign the intentions, stating they are free to marry.

If the bride and/or groom has been married before and is divorced or widowed, a certified copy of the documentation showing how the last marriage ended is required. Once the intentions are filed and the license is issued the bride and groom are free to marry anywhere in the State. There is no waiting period before the license can be issued.

The license can be issued the same day the intentions are recorded. The process to record the intentions and to receive the license typically takes about 20 minutes. The fee to obtain the marriage license is $40.00. The marriage ceremony must take place within 90 days from the date the intentions are filed. It is the responsibility of the person that performs the ceremony to return the completed license to the municipal clerk that issued it within 7 days.

  • Certified copies can then be obtained from the municipal clerk at a cost of $15.00 for one and $6.00 for each additional certified copy.

If you need additional information, contact a municipal clerk’s office at 207-929-6171.

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Vital Records

Vital records consist of birth, death and marriage records. Copies of records filed with the Buxton Town Clerk can be obtained in person or by mail. In order for the Town of Buxton to have a copy of a vital record the event had to occur in Buxton or the person(s) named on the record must have been residents of Buxton at the time of the event. The fee to purchase a certified copy of a Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy purchased at the same time, of the same record. You must show proof of identity, which links you to the certificate requested. To receive copies by mail, please send a written request, which includes the name(s) on the certificate, the date of the event and the required fee.

  • For family tree inquiries, please go to Genealogy
  • The Buxton Town Hall is located at 185 Portland Road and is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays and 11:30 am to 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. The mailing address is: Buxton Town Clerk’s Office, 185 Portland Road, Buxton, ME 04093-6532 and the phone number is: (207) 929-6171.

Frequently asked questions about Vital Records

Where are Birth Certificates recorded?

  • City or Town Clerk’s Office in the town or city where the child was born (Place of Birth)
  • City or Town Clerk’s Office in the city or town where the mother of the child resided at the time of birth (Place of Residence); or
  • State of Maine’s Office of Vital Records, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0011 – Phone (207) 287-3181 or 1-888-664-9491

Where are Death Certificates recorded?

  • City or Town Clerk’s Office where death occurred (Place of Death)
  • City or Town Clerk’s Office in place where the deceased person lived (Place of Residence); or
  • State of Maine’s Office of Vital Records, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0011 – Phone (207) 287-3181 or 1-888-664-9491

Where are Marriage Certificates recorded?

  • City or Town Clerk’s Office in which the couple filed for a Marriage License (Place License Issued)
  • City or Town Clerk’s Office in place where the marriage was performed (Place of Marriage)
  • State of Maine’s Office of Vital Records, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0011 – Phone (207) 287-3181 or 1-888-664-9491

Certified copies of Maine Vital Records can also be ordered online. There is an additional fee for using a credit card.

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Voting & Elections

When are the polls open and where do we vote?

  • The polls in Buxton for secret ballot voting are normally open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM for all elections. This is for any State, Town, County or School election. The polling place for all of Buxton is the Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road.

Annual Election Results

  • Contact John Myers, Buxton Town Clerk for current results 929-6171.

Absentee Voting

What is absentee voting?

  • The process of absentee voting allows you to cast a ballot without going to the polls on Election Day.

Who can vote absentee?

  • Any registered voter may cast an Absentee Ballot instead of voting in person at the polls on Election Day. You don’t need to have a specific reason or be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day to receive an absentee ballot. However, it is important to note that there is a time limit on when the voter can get the ballot; there is an open and closed period with specific instructions. For more information on this, please contact the Buxton Town Office at 207-929-6171.

What are the steps to vote by absentee ballot?

  • Complete an absentee ballot application and deliver it to your municipal clerk to get a ballot; then fill out and deliver the ballot back to your municipal clerk.

When can I request a ballot?

  • You can request an absentee ballot up to three months before Election Day.

How do I apply for and receive an absentee ballot?

  • The easiest way to vote absentee is to go to your municipal office and vote absentee in person in the clerk’s office. Go to Town Hall, tell the clerk you want to vote absentee, complete the ballot, with envelope and return it to the clerk. Absentee ballots are available 30 to 45 days before the election. You will not need to complete an application if you vote in the clerk’s office.
  • Another easy way to apply, and receive an absentee ballot, is for you to telephone your municipal clerk’s office to have a ballot mailed to you. Voters can only call for their ballot. A voter cannot request a ballot for another voter by telephone. If you are a registered Buxton voter and wish to receive a ballot by telephone request call (207) 929-6171 weekdays or (207) 929-5806 after hours, including weekends; or complete an absentee ballot application and deliver it to the municipal clerk to receive a ballot.
  • Applications are available from the municipal clerk or online. Buxton Registered Voters mail completed applications to: Buxton Town Clerk’s Office, 185 Portland Road, Buxton, ME 04093-6532.
  • You may obtain a ballot for an immediate family member by completing the above application and delivering it to the municipal clerk.
  • Or you may complete an absentee application requesting that a “third person” (someone other than the voter or the voter’s immediate family member) obtain and hand-deliver an absentee ballot. You must designate, in a written request or application, the specific third person who will handle and deliver the ballot. Only this designated third person may handle the absentee ballot. Ballots cast in this way must have the envelope witnessed by either a notary public, a municipal clerk, a clerk of courts, or two other witnesses. The “third person” can be one of the two witnesses.
  • Be sure to make your request early to allow enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you.

When must my voted ballot be returned to the municipal clerk?

  • Voted absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

What if I still have questions?

  • If you have another question, call the Buxton Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 929-6171 or ask by email. You may also contact the State of Maine Election Division by calling (207) 624-7650 or by visiting their website.

How do I locate another municipal clerk?

Note: The above information was customized for the Town of Buxton from the ‚State of Maine Absentee Voting Information flyer prepared by the Secretary of State. Voting laws change often and all situations are not covered in the above information.

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