Canaan, Maine
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 6:00pm - Select Board Meeting at Canaan Town Office.
The Canaan Maine Fire Department is Actively Seeking Volunteers
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.
APPLICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM ABSENTEE BALLOT AVAIL NOW
TOWN OF CANAAN WILL BE HOLDING A REFERENDUM VOTE ALONG WITH THE MSAD 54 BUDGET REFERENDUM
The following question will be listed on the ballot: Shall a Moratorium entitled "Utility Scale Solar Facilities Moratorium Ordinance" be enacted?
- Attested Copy of the Moratorium are available at the Town Office or you can view it here
UTILITY_SCALE_SOLAR_FACILITIES_MORATORIUM_ORDINANCE_FOR_CANAAN.pdf
- The Planning Board will be holding a public hearing - MAY 18 AT 6PM AT THE TOWN OFFICE
Absentee ballots are available now until June 4th
Special Circumstance Absentee ballots available, to those who qualify, June 7th through election day, Tuesday, June 8th
Vehicle & Trailer Registration
Residents of the Town of Canaan may register their vehicle or trailer at the Town Office during regular business hours
M, T, Th, F 8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4:00pm W 11:00am - 7:00pm
OR Online Re-Registrations at: https://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/
Register Your Vehicle or Trailer
If you would like a reminder to register your vehicles, you may sign up for email reminders by emailing us your request or by completing a sign-up sheet at the town office. You will receive an email approximately fifteen days prior to when your registration expires. The email will tell you how much it will cost to re-register your car.
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.
If you are doing historical research please submit this application either by email, mail or fax
Dog Licenses
2021 DOG TAGS AVAILABLE NOW
Per executive order dated 02/03/2021, dog licensing is extended to June 2nd, 2021.
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.
Dog licenses can be purchased at the Town Office during regular office hours, by telephone with a credit card OR online!