Canaan, Maine
Photo Courtesy of Diane Parola
Monday, October 21, 2019, 6:00pm Selectmen Meeting at Canaan Town Office
There will be a Special Town Meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Canaan Town Office.
The Canaan Maine Fire Department is Actively Seeking Volunteers
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR 11/05/2019 STATE & MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM ELECTION
ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS FOR 11/05/2019
YOU MAY APPLY TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE UPCOMING STATE REFERENDUM AND TOWN OF CANAAN LOCAL OPTION REFERENDUM ELECTION
Welcome to Canaan, Maine
Canaan is a quiet suburban town located between Skowhegan and Pittsfield in Somerset County. The town’s makeup is a combination of residential, agricultural and small businesses with a population of around 2,300 and is rapidly growing.
There are two lakes, Sibley and Lake George, for those that enjoy Maine’s waters. We offer our residents the best of both worlds, a gateway to natural beauty and the opportunity to grow a business within a community of support.
This website contains useful information related to town operations, services, fees, meetings, points of interest, and local events. We also have links to the state, county and other relevant websites.
Online Vehicle & Trailer Registrations
The Town of Canaan now offers Rapid Renewal for vehicle and trailer registrations! Click on the link below and follow the prompts to complete your registration renewal and then you will receive your new stickers in the mail.
Vital Records Requests
The Town of Canaan now offers online requests for Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates. If you are in need of one of these records and are unable to come into the office, click here and select Canaan in the Issuing Municipality drop-down menu. We will receive a notification of your request, and will process accordingly. If you have any questions, contact us at the town office.
Dog Licenses
Dogs 6 Months & Older Must Be Registered Within 10 Days of Ownership
As required by Maine State law, every dog over 6 months of age shall be licensed by its owner in the Town/City where the dog resides within 10 days of ownership. Licenses are valid until December 31st of each year. Please bring a certificate of spay/neutering (if applicable), and a current rabies certificate. The fee for spayed/neutered dogs is $6.00 per year, and for unaltered dogs the fee is $11.00 per year. A late fee of $25 will be applied after January 31. Dog licenses can be purchased at the Town Office during regular office hours.