Pittston, ME

Town Services

Clerk Services

The Pittston Town Clerk is responsible for the following:

Recycling

Dog Registration/Licensing

Maine law requires all dogs over 6 months of age to be licensed. Dog licenses expire on December 31 each year. Per statute, a $25.00 late fee will be imposed upon all dog licenses renewed after January 31.

Current dog license fees, without late fees are:

  • $6.00 for spayed or neutered dogs
  • $11.00 for unaltered male or female dogs
  • $30.00 for nuisance dogs
  • $100.00 for dangerous dogs
  • $42.00 for kennels (each kennel license may have up to 10 dogs)

You must present a certificate of rabies vaccination, which must show that the immunization is effective at the time of licensure. For dogs vaccinated in other states, a certificate of immunization consistent with the requirements of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians in effect at the time of licensure will be considered acceptable.

The first time you license your pet, please bring a neutering certificate if the dog has been neutered or spayed.

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Marriage Licenses

Persons wishing to be married in the State of Maine must apply for a marriage license from the Town Clerk’s Office. Residents of the State of Maine intending to marry shall record notice of their intentions in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which at least one of them resides. If only one party resides in Maine, the parties shall record notice of their intentions in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which the resident resides. If both parties reside outside the State of Maine, they may file intentions in any municipal office. Once the intentions are filed and the license is issued the parties are free to marry anywhere in the State of Maine.

If either party has been previously married, they must submit a certified copy of the divorce decree or annulment of the last marriage or the death certificate of the last spouse with the marriage intentions application. If both parties have previously been married, they must both submit the certificates or certified copies. Marriage licenses cannot be issued without this documentation.

There is no waiting period in Maine. After the Marriage Intentions have been filed the Clerk will issue the license, which is valid for 90 days from the date the intentions were filed.

The fee for a marriage license is $40.00. Following the ceremony the license is permanently filed with the Town Clerk of the municipality in which it was originally issued. Certified copies can be obtained from the Clerk for a fee of $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time.

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Vital Records

The Town Clerk’s Office is responsible for the permanent storage of vital records (birth, marriage and death records). Individuals may request certified copies of a vital record from the Clerk’s Office for a fee:

  • $15.00 for the first copy; and
  • $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time

On July 12, 2010, the State of Maine passed a law to prevent the fraudulent use of vital records. Maine’s law requires a person requesting a copy of records less than 100 years old to provide documentation establishing their direct and legitimate interest in the records.

Individuals who may access vital records less than 100 years old include:

  • The person named in the record.
  • The person’s spouse or registered domestic partner.
  • The parent(s) named in the record.
  • Descendants of the person named in the record (child, grandchild).
  • Registrant’s legal custodian, guardian or conservator or respective authorized representative (includes attorney, physician, or funeral director).
  • Genealogists who have a Maine CDC issued researcher identification card.
  • Other family members able to request these records include grandparent, sibling, step-parent, stepchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Proof of identity must also be presented to the clerk. An application for securing a copy of the vital record must be filled out and presented, along with positive identification such as a driver’s license, passport, or other government issued picture identification that clearly shows that the person requesting the record is who they say they are.

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Hunting & Fishing Licenses

The Clerk’s Office issues Hunting and Fishing Licenses for residents and property owners in the Town of Pittston. We do not at this time issue licenses for out-of-state individuals who do not either reside or own property in the Town of Pittston.

  • Hunting License $26.00
  • Fishing License $25.00
  • Combination License $43.00
  • Junior Hunting License $8.00

Prices listed do not include the $2.00 agent fee. For a hunting license proof of successfully completing a hunter safety course or of a previous license in the past ten years is required.

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Recreational Vehicle Registrations

The Clerk’s Office registers recreational vehicles (ATVs, snowmachines and boats) for residents and property owners in the Town of Pittston. We do not at this time register recreational vehicles for out-of-state individuals who do not either reside or own property in the Town of Pittston.

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Motor Vehicle Registrations

The Clerk’s Office registers motor vehicles and trailers for residents of Pittston. When you register or re-register a vehicle you will need proof of insurance. All new vehicles must be registered for the first time in person at the clerk’s office. To register a new vehicle, you must have:

  • Proof of insurance which is in effect at the time of registration
  • A bill of sale listing the seller, purchaser, date of sale, purchase price and vehicle identification number
  • If you have already applied for a title, we will need a copy of the title application
  • If it is a private sale you will need to bring the title to the vehicle signed on the reverse by both the buyer and the seller

If you have moved to Maine from another state and need to register your vehicle you will need:

  • Proof of insurance which is in effect at the time of registration
  • Your vehicles title
  • Your previous vehicle registration from the originating state

Additional Resources & Information

  • Register online (at this time residents of unorganized territories cannot register vehicles online)
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Recycling

The Town of Pittston accepts limited recyclables at the recycling center co-located with the Town Office and Central Fire Station at 38 Whitefield Road. Items may be dropped off during the following hours. An attendant is normally available to assist with unloading or answer questions about recycling service. Hours are:

  • Saturday 8-1 (May-Oct) and 8-3 (Nov-Apr)
  • Wednesday 4-7 (May-Oct)

All recycled items should be empty and clean.

Only the following items are accepted:

  • Clean paper and thin cardstock
  • Clean corrugated cardboard
  • #2 plastic containers (separate clear and colored)
  • Most glass containers (separate clear, brown, & green)
  • Beverage containers with Maine redemption value (place in the Fire Department collection shed)
  • Alkaline batteries

The following items are NOT accepted:

  • #1 or #3 and up plastic
  • Soiled paper or cardboard
  • Non-alkaline batteries, including rechargeable batteries
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