Canaan, Maine
Photo Courtesy of Diane Parola
THE TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 3 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 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.
ABSENTEE BALLOT AND ELECTION DAY VOTING INFORMATION FOR JULY 14TH STATE PRIMARY/REFERENDUM ELECTION & MSAD 54 DISTRICT BUDGET REFERENDUM
Vehicle & Trailer Registration
UPDATE NOTICE RE: Vehicle Registrations
May 26, 2020
On May 26, 2020 the Governor signed Executive Order 53-A, which means if a person can register normally through their municipality or Bureau of Motor Vehicle Office they must do so immediately.
Residents of the Town of Canaan may register their vehicle or trailer at the Town Office during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m - 12pm; 1:00pm to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday or Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m 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.
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
2020 DOG TAGS AVAILABLE NOW
Our office is now open, therefore Dog licensing is required.
If you have not registered your dog for 2020, please do so as soon as possible.
TO AVOID A $25 LATE FEE per dog, you must register by January 31st!!
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 OR online!