Vital Statistics & Marriage Ceremonies
 VITAL RECORDSVital records consist of birth, marriage and death records. The Clerk's office has on file the birth, marriage and death records of every Gorham resident back to 1892. Prior to 1892 it was not enforced that these records be recorded but we do have a lot of the original records. In 1892 a State law was passed mandating the filing of these records with the Town Clerk in the town where the event took place and with the Town Clerk of residence of each involved party.
For a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death record the cost is $10.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy purchased at the same time.
Records may be attained in person or by written request. Send us the name and date of the event, along with your check for the proper amount to: Town Clerk, 75 South Street, Gorham, Maine 04038. We will send the copy out by return mail.
Genealogical research is done in the Clerk’s office through the use of blue cards which index the original 7 books of the Town. Researches are not allowed access to the original books but they are allowed free use of the index cards. The Clerk’s office staff will do genealogical research as time allows. Send us as much information as you have and we’ll see what else we will search for whatever record you need. There is a $4.00 charge for this service unless certified copies are requested but please remember we sometimes have a problem of time.
MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
The Gorham Town Clerk's Office can perform a marriage ceremony during regular working hours. Couples that would like to be married at the Gorham Town Clerk's Office should make an appointment by calling 222-1671 or visiting the Town Clerk's Office at 75 South Street. There is a fee of $50.00 and the couple needs to bring two witnesses with them for the ceremony.
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