Town Office
The Hartford Town Office is located at 1196 Main Street, Hartford, ME 04220 and serves as the central point for municipal business.
- Phone: 207-388-2674
- Fax: 207-367-9309
- Email: Email the Town Office at hartford@megalink.net
Office Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday: Closed
Links
- Town Office
- Town Officials and Staff
- Licenses and Registrations
- Permits and Applications
- Property Taxes
- Voting and Registration
- Recycling and Waste
- Town Information
- Report a Concern or Volunteer
Services Available at the Town Office
The Town Office serves as the primary point of contact for many municipal services, including:
- Assistance finding the appropriate Town department or official
- Motor vehicle registrations (new registrations, renewals, and transfers)
- Dog licensing (annual licenses due by December 31)
- Marriage intentions
- Birth, death, and marriage certificates (fees apply)
- Voter registration and voter information updates
- Property tax payments
- General Assistance applications
- Public records requests
Town Officials and Staff
Full staff and official listings are available in the Contact.
Licenses and Registrations
Many registrations and licenses are handled through State of Maine online services. The Town Office can also assist with many registration services in person.
State of Maine Online Services
- Register a motor vehicle through Maine.gov
- Register an ATV, boat, or snowmobile through Maine.gov
- Purchase hunting and fishing licenses through Maine.gov
- Apply for a burn permit through Maine.gov
Town Office Services
The Town Office also provides or assists with:
- Motor vehicle registrations (new registrations, renewals, and transfers)
- Dog licensing
- Marriage intentions
- Birth, death, and marriage certificates (fees apply)
- Burn permit assistance
State-level marriage record information is available through the Maine CDC Vital Records.
Permits and Applications
Permit applications are available at the Town Office and through the Code Enforcement Officer. For permit requirements, application procedures, and fees, visit the Code Enforcement page.
Available permits and applications include:
- Building permit
- Plumbing permit
- Shoreland zoning permit
- Junkyard permit
- Subdivision application
- Road entrance permit
- Tree cutting permit
- Driveway permit
- Town Hall use application
Application forms are available in the Documents Library.
Fees
The current fee schedule for Town Office services, permits, and applications is available on the Town Policies page and in the Documents Library.
Property Taxes
Hartford property taxes are due in two installments:
- First installment: December 1
- Second installment: May 1
Payments are accepted at the Town Office by cash or check during regular office hours.
For the current tax rate, commitment book, and additional assessment information, visit the Assessing and Tax Information page.
Voting and Registration
Maine allows same-day voter registration.
Residents may:
- Register to vote at the Town Office during regular office hours
- Register to vote on Election Day at the polling place
- Update voter registration information through the Town Office
Additional resources:
Recycling and Waste
Hartford provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection.
For collection schedules, bulky waste dates, and disposal information, visit the Recycling and Waste page.
Town Information
Use these pages to find town notices, ordinances, policies, meeting information, and official records.
- Hartford Happenings newsletter
- Town Ordinances
- Town Policies
- Town Meeting and Election Information
- Documents Library
Report a Concern or Volunteer
To submit a complaint, suggestion, or concern, email the Town Office at hartforddeputy@gmail.com. Please include your name, contact information, and a detailed description of the issue.
- For code enforcement complaints, contact the Code Enforcement Officer.
- For emergencies, call 911.
- For non-emergency assistance or to volunteer for a Town board or committee, contact the Town Office.