Town of Durham, Maine

Town Clerk

Town Clerk - Devin Garneau

The Town Clerk’s office is the record-keeping department for the Town of Durham.  The Office issues licenses and records, maintains and preserves vital records (birth, marriage and death), the Municipal Code of Ordinances, and other official documents.

The Office is also responsible for dogs, hunting, fishing, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, and business licenses. The Town Clerk administers all aspects of elections, voter registration, and campaign finance, as well as board, committee, and commission openings and applications and Notary Public services.

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Dog Registrations

Dog licenses are done by calendar year. The expiration date is December 31. Licenses are available for the following year beginning on October 15 and a late fee of $25 per dog is applied beginning February 1st. To avoid the late fee, register your dog online, come to the Town Office, or register your dog through the mail between October 15th and January 31st each year.

  • The cost to register a spayed dog is: $7, or $12 for intact, female or male. 
  • Per Maine law, all dogs six (6) months and older are required to be registered.
  • New dog registrations are accepted at any time during the year.
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DOG LICENSING

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To register a dog online: click here

To register a dog through the mail:

  • Please send a copy of the current rabies certificate and proof, if the dog has been spayed or neutered recently, along with a check to:

    Town of Durham, Attention: Town Clerk, 630 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine 04222

To register a dog at the Durham Town Office: 

  • Bring a copy of the current rabies certificate and proof if the dog has been spayed or neutered recently. You may pay by check, cash or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover). With credit card use, there will be a 2.95% additional charge (convenience fee) to the customer with a minimum fee of $1.95.
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Election and Voter Information

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  • Upcoming Election: General Election, November 5, 2024
  • Location: Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine 04222
  • For more information, visit the Election and Voter Information Page
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Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

The Durham Town Offices sells various hunting and fishing licenses, as well as Snowmobile, ATV and Boat Registrations. On this page, you will find information related to these subjects, as well as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 

Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, the current laws and rules. \  \ MDIFW’s popular summary guides make it easy to find and follow the laws and rules that apply to you. And now, our NEW digital formats allow you to quickly check a law, confirm legal hunting hours, look up best practices and more—from anywhere, anytime.

FAQs and Inportant Links: 

  • Maine resident fishing licenses cost $25 plus a $2 service fee. For other options please refer to this IFW website. 
  • Freshwater fishing licenses include the saltwater recreational fish registry. The saltwater fish recreational registry only can be done through our office for a $2 service fee or through the Department of Marine Resources website.
  • Any resident or non-resident 16 years or older must possess a valid fishing license.
  • Hunting licenses cost $26 plus a $2 service fee. Proof of Hunter Safety Course completion or previously issued hunting license is required. For other license options or more information please refer to this IFW website. 
  • Combination hunting/fishing licenses are $43 plus a $2 service fee. Proof of Hunter Safety Course completion or previously issued hunting license is required
  • A junior hunting license permits persons under 16 years of age to hunt all legal big game and small game with a firearm, muzzleloader, bow and arrow or crossbow. For detailed information please refer to this IFW website.
  • ATV registration information.
  • Snowmobile registration information.
  • Boat registration information.
  • Website for Department of IFW

No cell coverage in the woods? No problem:

  • Visit mefishwildlife.com/laws and browse by activity. Before you lose service, save an offline copy to your phone. Here’s how to do it:

FROM YOUR iPHONE

  • Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader or iBooks app.
  • In Safari, go to: mefishwildlife.com/laws
  • Click the link for the PDF you want to download.
  • When it opens, tap on the share icon in the bottom center of the screen, then tap ‘Copy to Adobe Acrobat Reader’ or ‘Copy to iBooks’. The file is now saved in your Adobe Acrobat Reader app or your iBooks app for offline viewing. 

FROM YOUR ANDROID

  • In Chrome, go to: mefishwildlife.com/laws
  • Select the link for the PDF you want to download
  • Choose to download the file to your Downloads folder OR
  • Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader app and open the PDF

FROM YOUR COMPUTER

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Vehicle Registration Information

If you have a vehicle to register for the first time, you will need to come to the Durham Town Offices. Re-registrations can be done online or at the Town Office. 

Excise tax is paid as a percentage of the MSRP when the vehicle was new. 

Excise Tax as Percent of MSRP

Excise Tax Calculation

Various specialty license plates are available at our office and are an additional $20 for the first year, with most falling to $15 every year thereafter.  Vanity plates are an additional $25 each year and are available only through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

To register a new vehicle purchased from a dealer please bring:

  • Proof of residency 
  • Application for Title (blue form) or Title (all vehicles 1995 and newer require Titles)
  • Bill of sale (proof of sales tax payment)
  • Munroney Label (this is the window sticker and is only required on new vehicles)
  • Proof of automobile insurance (the card must list the new vehicle)

To register a new vehicle purchased in a private sale please bring:

  • Proof of residency 
  • Title transferred by a signature on the back (all vehicles 1995 and newer require Titles)
  • Bill of sale (please include VIN number, description of vehicle, seller’s name and address, and the price)
  • Proof of automobile insurance

To register a vehicle previously registered in a different state please bring:

  • Proof of Durham residency
  • Title (all vehicles 1999 and newer require Titles) or name and address of lien holder
  • Original registration from previous state
  • Proof of automobile insurance

To re-register a vehicle please bring:

  • Proof of residency (if the vehicle was not previously registered in Durham)
  • Most recent registration
  • Proof of automobile insurance
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Vitals

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Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates 

They are available at the Town Office during regular office hours. Certificates are $15 for the first one and $6 for each additional of the same certificate requested during the same visit.

In order to receive a certified copy, you must be a party listed on the certificate, or be a direct relative with proof of your relationship. Identification is required.

Requests can be processed through the mail. Please send a written request stating names and dates, a copy of your driver’s license and proper payment to:

Town of Durham, Attn: Town Clerk, 630 Hallowell Road, Durham, ME  04222

Marriage licenses 

They are available at the Town Office during regular office hours. One of the parties must be a Durham resident or, if both reside outside of Maine, they must intend to be married in Maine. If either party has been married previously, a certified copy of the Divorce or Death Certificate is required. Cost for a marriage license is $40. Both parties must be present and it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Marriage licenses are available immediately and are good for ninety (90) days from issuance.

The Town Office will perform marriages for a fee of $30 by appointment only.

Officiants

The following individuals are authorized to perform marriages in Maine:

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