Maine § 2803. - Records of divorces and annulments
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2803. — Records of divorces and annulments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2803.. Records of divorces and annulments
The clerk of the Superior Court in each county and the clerk of the District Court in each judicial division shall file with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics a record of each divorce judgment or annulment issued in the clerk's jurisdiction within 45 days after judgment. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §140 (COR).]
Such record shall contain the names and residences of the parties and name of the person to whom judgment was issued, the date and place of the marriage, the date of and legal grounds for the judgment and the names and ages of the minor children. Forms shall be furnished by the registrar.
The record of divorce prepared for the state registrar shall not become a part of the official record of the court.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2803.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2803. cover?
Section 2803. ("Records of divorces and annulments") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2803.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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