Frequently Asked Questions

The Town Clerk's office maintains and preserves vital records and issues certified copies. State law requires anyone seeking copies of these records to submit an appropriate application form, proof of relationship, and proof of identification. Requests for certified copies can be made online, in person, or by mail.

Residents may register to vote at the Town Clerk's Office in the Town Hall. On election day, you may register at the polls. Additionally, residents may register at the Motor Vehicle Department. Bring a photo ID with you. If your photo ID does not list Freeport as your current address, also bring one of the following: utility bill, current bank statement, government check, payroll stub, current year income tax return, current year hunting/fishing license, vehicle registration, lease or rent receipt.

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The Town of Freeport is an agent for Maine Inland Fish & Wildlife and issues most hunting and fishing licenses available from the Inland Fish and Wildlife Department to Maine Residents and Out-of-State residents.   To buy a license online and for complete information on all aspects of hunting and fishing in Maine, as well as links to all rules, schedules, lotteries, and related news Click here.

A firearms hunter safety course card must be presented when obtaining an adult firearm license for the first time (age 16 or older). If the hunter has not held an adult license since January 1, 1976, a firearm hunter safety course is required. An archery safety course card is required when obtaining an adult archery license for the first time. If the hunter has not held an adult license since January 1, 1980, an archery safety course is required. At the age of 70, a lifetime license may be purchased for a one-time fee of $8

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Commercial Shellfish Licenses are available only to those who have previously held a commercial license and have successfully completed the required conservation work. New license lotteries are held when new licenses become available. The cost is $230 for residents, $430 for non-residents, $55 for student residents, and $80 for student non-residents. Recreational Shellfish licenses are also available. They are effective July 1 through June 30. The license allows the harvest of one peck of clams per day for personal use only. Recreational digging is allowed in Wolfe Neck State Park without a license. The cost is $16 for residents and $27 for non-residents. Non-resident licenses are limited to 20 and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning the first business day in June.

To obtain closure information, contact the Department of Marine Resources site or call 207-633-9535. The local Marine Resource Officer may be reached at our Public Safety line: 865-4800.

Dogs six months and older are required to be licensed. It’s the law. Online dog registration is available from October 15th to January 31st of each year. You may do this through the State Website. New dog licenses can also be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Please bring proof of the rabies vaccination and spay/neutering. The cost at town hall is $6 and $11, respectively. All dog licenses expire December 31st of each year. You may renew your dog license anytime between October 15th and January 31st. You must renew your dog license no later than January 31st of each year, or a late fee will be charged. The Town Clerk is not authorized to waive the late fee, as it is a State imposed fee.