Maine Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Maine

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Maine, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Maine Cities

Maine Background Check Contact Information

Maine State Website:
www.state.me.us

State Archives
Criminal Records
Maine State Police Department
State Bureau of Identification
36 Hospital St
Augusta ME 04330
(207) 624-7009
(207) 624-7088
www.state.me.us/dps

Driving Records
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver License and Control
State House Station
Augusta ME 04333
(207) 624-9000
(Fax number not provided)
www.state.me.us/sos/bmv

Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Motor Vehicles
Registration Section
29 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333-0029
(207) 624-9000 x52149
(207) 624-9204 (fax)
www.state.me.us/sos/bmv

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, divorce, marriage)
Department of Human Services
Vital Statistics
11 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333-0011
(207) 287-3181
(207) 287-1093 (fax)
www.maine.gov/portal/business/corporate.html

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Reports & Information Division
State House Station
Augusta ME 04333-0101
(207) 624-7752
(207) 624-7736 (fax)
www.maine.gov/portal/business/corporate.html

Workers Compensation Information
Workers Compensation Board
27 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333-0027
(207) 287-7071
(207) 287-5895 (fax)
www.maine.gov/portal/business/corporate.html

UCCs and Tax Liens
Secretary of State
UCC Filing Section
101 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333-0101
(207) 624-7760
(207) 287-5874 (fax)
www.maine.gov/portal/business/corporate.html

City-County Cross Index

Maine Criminal Records

Below are Maine's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 54,566
• Violent Crime: 691
• Property Crime: 8,039
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 19
• Forcible Rape: 68
• Robbery: 201
• Aggravated Assault: 403
• Burglary: 1,493
• Larceny Theft: 6,209
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 234
• Arson: 103
• Other Assaults: 6,637
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 319
• Fraud: 742
• Embezzlement: 43
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 211
• Vandalism: 1,522
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 413
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 10
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 285
• Drug Abuse Violations: 5,933
• Gambling: 2
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 107
• Driving Under the Influence: 6,203
• Liquor Laws: 4,961
• Drunkenness: 35
• Disorderly Conduct: 1,924
• Vagrancy: 10
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 16,420
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 59

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• Number of Agencies:

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