New Vital Records Law Effective July 12, 2010
On July 12, 2010, a new law preventing fraudulent use of vital records went into effect. Vital records include birth certificates, fetal death and death certificates, marriage certificates, and domestic partner registrations. Maine's new law will require a person requesting a copy of records less than 100 years old to provide documentation establishing their direct and ligitimate interest in the records.

Individuals who may access vital records less than 100 years old include:

The person named on the record;

The person's spouse or registered domestic partner;

The parent(s) named on the record;

Registrant's legal custodian, guardian, or coservator or respective authorized representative (includes attorney, physician, or funeral director);and

Genealogist who have a Maine CDC issued researcher identification card.

Proof of identity must also be presented to the municipal and city clerks or state Vital Records Office staff. A brief application for securing a copy of the vital record must be filled out and presented, along with positive identification such as a driver's license, passport, or other government issued picture identification that clearly shows that the person requesting the record is who they say they are. Identification requirements apply whether the records are requested in person or by mail.

Birth Records

Copies of birth records are available at the Town Office.

The Town only has birth records for individuals whose parents were living in Casco at the time of their birth.

Death Records

Copies of Death Records are available at the Town Office.

The Town has records of individuals who were residents of Casco at time of death and of individuals who died in Casco.

Marriage Records

Copies of marriage records are available at the Town Office.

The Town only has marriage and marriage intentions records for people who filed their marriage intentions and marriage license in the Town of Casco.