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General FAQ's
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Where do I go to get a copy of a marriage license?
Copies of marriage licenses are obtained from the city or town where the bride and groom reside. If both are residents of the state of Maine, then each registers in their town of residence. If one is from out of state, then they both register in the town where one holds residency. If neither one is a resident of the state of Maine, then both must register in the town where the ceremony is to take place.
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I was thinking about changing my name....where do I go to do this?
To change a first or last name (or both) you need to go to the Probate Court located in the County Court House. They will have you fill out a form and then it will be scheduled for a hearing. In 2007, the Cumberland County Probate Court handled 300 name changes.
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I am adopted and would like information on my birth parents. Where do I start looking?
A good place to start would be the Probate Court. You should be an adult to begin this search.
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Do I file for divorce in the Probate Court?
No. The Probate Court is a county court. You need to file for divorce in the District Court which is a state court.
What are the fees associated with the Probate Court?
We have provided a list of fees associated with the Probate Court.
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I want to know who owns a piece of property. Can you tell me?
All records in the Registry of Deeds are indexed by owner’s name, not a property address. You must have a name and if not, then you should contact the city assessor or the town tax collector where the property is located. They will have the property owner’s name listed for that property.
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Where is the Cumberland County Parking Garage?
The Cumberland County Parking Garage is located at 188 Newbury Street, behind the Cumberland County Courthouse.
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Is there monthly parking available?
For public parking, the Cumberland County Parking Garage's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The monthly parking rate is ninety ($90.00) dollars. For monthly parkers, parking is available twenty-four hours a day, including weekends and holidays. For monthly parking availability, please call the garage during working business hours at 871-8275. For public parking, the rate is seventy-five ($0.75) cents per half-hour, with a daily maximum cap of twelve ($12.00) dollars per twenty-four hours.
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How much area does Cumberland County cover?
Cumberland County covers 853 square miles and consists of 3 cities and 25 towns (including Frye Island, Long Island and Chebeague Island). As of December 2000 the population of Cumberland County was 265,612. Click here to see a map of Cumberland County.
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Who do I contact for information about the Cumberland Fair?
The Cumberland Fair is handled by the Cumberland Farmer's Club, not Cumberland County. You can contact them for information by calling 829-5531.
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Are you the Cumberland County Extension Association?
No, but by State statute the County does pay for the support staff of the C.C.E.A. with a grant of $105,000 in the FY2008 budget. The Cumberland County Extension Association phone number is 780-4205.
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Do I call Cumberland County regarding my tax assessment?
No, tax assessments are handled through the individual cities and towns. You need to call your city/town hall.
