Norway, Maine

Town Services

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For more information about any of the below Town services, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 207-743-6651.

Pet Licenses

Cat Licenses

  • Cats are not required to be licensed, but state law requires that all cats must be vaccinated for rabies.

Dog Licenses

  • You may license your dog at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours or online through the State of Maine by clicking here.
  • All dogs must be licensed once the dog reaches the age of 6 months. The licensing period is from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
  • You must bring your dogs neutering/spaying certificate (if applicable) and current rabies certificate (with the state seal) to complete the licensing process at the Town Office.
  • Dog licenses are available beginning in November for the upcoming year. After January 31st a state imposed $25 late fee will be charged for each unlicensed dog.
Fees

(In Town Office)

  • Neutered/Spayed Dog … $ 6.00
  • Unneutered/Unspayed … $ 11.00

(Online through InforME)

  • Neutered/Spayed Dog … $ 7.00
  • Unneutered/Unspayed … $ 12.00
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Marriage Licenses

A Maine marriage license is required for a marriage to be solemnized in Maine. Marriage Licenses can be obtained at the Town Office. Marriages may be performed by notaries public, ministers, priests and rabbis, as well as members of the Maine Bar. There must be two witnesses. The witnesses need not have special qualifications, but they must be old enough to understand what they are witnessing. Once issued, Marriage Licenses are valid for 90 days.

Fees

  • Submittal of Intention of Marriage Application … $ 40.00
  • Marriage Certificate copies … $15.00

The Steps to Marriage

Step 1 - Submit the Marriage Packet
The Marriage packet consists of the following:

  1. Completed & Notarized Intention of Marriage Application
  2. Application Fee ($40.00)
  3. Marriage Certificate Fee (first copy - $15.00, each additional copy - $6)
  4. Photo copy of State Identification
  5. Additional Documentation (in cases of divorce or a deceased spouse):
  • Certified divorce papers (with raised seal)
  • Certified death certificate (with raised seal)

Step 2 - Marriage License Issued
The Town of Norway will generate the marriage license with the information provided on the Intention of Marriage Application.

  • Once the marriage license is prepared it should be checked carefully by the applicant for accuracy and needs to be signed by both parties.
  • The Intention of Marriage Application must be submitted at least five (5) business days before the Marriage License is required.
  • Both parties must be present at the time The Marriage License is issued in order to sign the Marriage License.

Step 3 - Get Married!
Marriages are performed by a notary public, minister, priest, rabbis, or members of the Maine Bar

Step 4 - Submit the Completed Marriage License
Within 7 days after the ceremony, the person performing the ceremony returns the completed Marriage License to the clerk that issued it.

Step 5 - Marriage Certificate is Mailed
The Marriage Certificate will be mailed from the Town of Norway directly to the couple. Additional copies of the Marriage Certificate may be obtained from the Town. For each printing, the first copy is $15 and each additional copy is $6.

(This certificate will be needed to change social security status, name on driver’s license, etc.)

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If both parties reside in separate municipalities within Maine, the license must be obtained at one of the towns of residence.
  • If both parties are non-residents of Maine, the license may be obtained at any municipal office.
  • If one is a Maine resident and one is not, the license will be obtained at the Maine town of residence.
  • Marriages may take place in any town in Maine, regardless of where the license is granted.
  • There are no blood tests required.
  • If either party is under 18, a parent or guardian signature is required.

For a list of notaries in Norway, Maine that perform weddings in the area, please call the Town Office at 207-743-6651 or email llombard@norwaymaine.com

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Motor Vehicle Registrations

New Registrations

The Town of Norway is an agent of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and is authorized to issue new registrations and registration renewals to residents of Norway.

Registration Renewals

The Town Office is authorized to issue registration renewals for passenger & combination vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, trailers, tractors, special equipment, handicapped, firefighter, antique autos, motor homes, and trucks registered for the same gross weight as the previous year.

For online renewals of vehicle registration, click here.

At the time of your registration renewal, you must provide:

  1. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine
  2. Previous Registration
  3. Current Mileage
New Registrations

The Town of Norway is authorized to issue new registrations for passenger & combination vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, mopeds, motor homes, antique autos, farm vehicles, special equipment and commercial trucks to be registered for no more than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

As of January 1, 2010, 1995 and newer vehicles need a Maine title. A vehicle 1994 and older does not need a Maine title.

Private Sale

To register a vehicle purchased through a private sale, the new owner must provide the following items at the time of registration:

  1. A bill of sale that includes the make, serial (VIN) number, the date of the sale, and amount paid. This must be signed by the seller & the new owner(s).
  2. If the vehicle is 1995 or newer, the title from the previous owner is required. The back of the title must be filled out to the new owner(s) and signed by the previous owner(s).
  3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.
  4. Current Mileage
Dealer Sale

To register a vehicle purchased through a Maine dealer, the new owner must provide the following items at the time of registration:

  1. Application for Maine Title from the dealer.
  2. Green Sales Tax form from the dealer.
  3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.
  4. Current Mileage
  5. If the vehicle is brand new, you must also provide the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price window sticker or a copy of the sticker.

If moving from Norway to another town in Maine

Maine law requires the Secretary of State be notified when you change your address. This must be done within 10 days of the change. There is no fee and you must bring in your most recent registration. Vehicle registration address changes can be done at the Town Office in person.

To change your Driver’s License address, you must contact a branch of the Maine BMV.

If moving to Norway from another state

Persons moving to Maine from another state, within 30 days of residency, by Maine law, must register their motor vehicles at their Town Office. At the time of registration, the vehicle owner will need to provide:

  1. The most previous state registration.
  2. The title to the vehicle from the previous state where you resided.
  3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.

Please note that you will not be sent a renewal notice for your vehicle registration. You must obtain a new driver’s license within 30 days of moving to Maine.

Specialty License Plates

Specialty license plates are available at the Town Office for an additional fee. We have Support Wildlife, Breast Cancer, Lobster, Conservation (Loon), Maine Black Bear, University of Maine, Agriculture, Support the Troops and Animal Welfare license plates. Purple Heart & Veteran plates are available at no extra charge with proper military documentation.

Decals for Veteran plates can be obtained through the BMV or by visiting https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/registration/vetdecals.html. Vanity plates are available at any BMV branch.

To check the availability of vanity plates & to order online, please click https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/bmv/vanity/index.html

Online BMV Forms and Applications

Many BMV forms & applications are available to download & print at: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/forms/index.html

Driver’s Licenses and State ID Cards

Driver’s licenses and state identification cards are obtained through the BMV. For a list of BMV locations & hours of operation, please click

https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations/index.html

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Vital Records

Birth Certificates

  • A Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate Request must be completed and submitted to the Town. You must show positive identification to receive a copy of a birth certificate. If making your request by mail, you must include a photocopy of your driver’s license or two other forms of identification.
  • A certified birth certificate costs $15.00; and $6.00 each for additional copies of the same record. The Norway Town Office accepts checks (made payable to the Town of Norway), cash, and credit or debit cards (with a 2.5% processing fee). Requests and payments may not be done online.
  • If you are sending your request by mail, you may mail it to: Town Clerk, Town of Norway, 19 Danforth Street, Norway, Maine 04268.

Death Certificates

  • A Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate Request must be completed and submitted to the Town. You must show positive identification to receive a copy of a death certificate. If making your request by mail, you must include a photocopy of your driver’s license or two other forms of identification.
  • A certified death certificate costs $15.00; and $6.00 each for additional copies of the same record. The Norway Town Office accepts checks (made payable to the Town of Norway), cash, and credit or debit cards (with a 2.5% processing fee). Requests and payments may not be done online.
  • If you are sending your request by mail, you may mail it to: Town Clerk, Town of Norway, 19 Danforth Street, Norway, Maine 04268.

Documents

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Voter Registration

Residents of the Town of Norway who are eighteen years of age or older can register to vote at the Town Office located in the Norway Municipal Building at 19 Danforth Street. Be prepared to present information that establishes that you are a resident of Maine and of the Town of Norway.

The polling place for Norway residents is the Norway Fire Station 19 Danforth Street. Elections for municipal officers and other town officials is held the second Tuesday in June. The Annual Town Meeting is held the third Monday in June at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School forum. The General Election is held on the first Tuesday in November.

If you would like to count ballots on Election Day or need additional information please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 743-6651.

https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

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Third Party Sites

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Norway - Paris Solid Waste Transfer Station

The Norway Paris Solid Waste (NPSW) is a separate organization from the Town of Norway and operates independently from the Town. NPSW does have an Board of Directors who are appointed by the Select board’s of both Norway and Paris.

Note:

  • The Norway-Paris Solid Waste station on Brown Street in Norway provides a hopper where garbage is dumped and a recycling facility for commercial vendors.
  • Below the commercial recycling area is one for residents.

Contact Info

  • Address: 39 Brown St, Norway, ME 04268
  • Phone: 207-743-8518

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Hours

  • Monday: CLOSED
  • Tuesday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00AM to 1:002PM (January)
  • Thursday: CLOSED
  • Friday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Saturday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Sunday: 8:00AM to 1:00PM
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