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Court forms provided on this website are free to download, and are provided as PDF documents. To view PDF documents, you will need the free Adobe Reader.

Paper forms can be obtained from any clerk's office. Many paper forms are free. There is a $5 charge for some forms, such as a Summons, that require the clerk's signature and court seal.

Search the court forms database by clicking the button below. If you cannot locate a form contact webmaster@courts.maine.gov.

Please note, form updates:

CV-035 Subpoena for Trial/Hearing/Deposition/Inspection has been updated as of 9/22. Outdated forms that were purchased prior to the update can be exchanged at any clerk's office at no cost. Additionally, licensed Maine attorneys can request a blank fillable version via email from subpoena.request@courts.maine.gov.

CV-061 Request for Default and Default Judgment has been updated as of 10/22. When the amendments to M.R. Civ. P. 55 become effective on October 11, 2022 the updated Affidavit and Request for Default and Default Judgment should be used.

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Form Packets

The following packets of forms have been assembled for convenience.

Protection from Abuse & Harassment

The following form packets include "A Guide to Protection from Abuse and Harassment Actions." If filing by email, download and complete the "For Email Filing" labeled packets.

For use when filing by EMAIL:

For use when filing at IN PERSON at the courthouse:

Family Matters

Forms to file a Complaint for Divorce with Children (PDF) (NOT included: FM-038 Family Matter Summons and Preliminary Injunction; this form must be obtained from a clerk's office for a $5.00 fee)
Forms to file a Complaint for Divorce without Children (PDF) (NOT included: FM-038 Family Matter Summons and Preliminary Injunction; this form must be obtained from a clerk's office for a $5.00 fee)
Forms to file a Complaint for Parentage, Parental Rights & Responsibilities & Child Support (PDF) (NOT included: FM-038 Family Matter Summons and Preliminary Injunction; this form must be obtained from a clerk's office for a $5.00 fee)
Forms to file a Motion to Modify (PDF)
Forms to file a Motion to Enforce (PDF)
Forms to file a Motion for Contempt (PDF) (NOT included: CV-037 Subpoena for Hearing on Motion for Contempt; this form must be obtained from a clerk's office for a $5.00 fee, or issued and signed by an attorney.)

FED and Recovery of Personal Property

Forms to file a Residential FED (PDF) (NOT included: CV-034 Forcible Entry and Detainer Summons; must be obtained from a clerk's office for a $5.00 fee)
Forms to file a Recovery of Personal Property case under the Phased Management Plan (PMP) (PDF) (NOT included: CV-184 Recovery of Personal Property Summons; must be obtained from a clerk's office for a $5.00 fee)

Subpoenas

Maine attorneys can submit a request to subpoena.request@courts.maine.gov to be sent blank fillable versions of the following forms via email:

Subpoena for Production of Documentary Evidence or Tangible Objects by a Nonparty (CR-213)
Subpoena for Attendance of Witness (CR-072)
Witness Subpoena for Trial/Hearing/Deposition/Inspection (CV-035)

Self-represented parties must purchase subpoenas from any clerk's office for a $5 fee (see M.R. Civ. P. 45, M.R.U. Crim. P. 17, and M.R.U. Crim. P. 17A). Find the court nearest you.

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