Welcome to Oakland, Maine where history meets innovation!
Discover the allure of Oakland, Maine, a town of around 6,000 residents, just four miles west of Waterville. Positioned as the gateway to the Belgrade Lakes Region, Oakland embraces its rich history and natural beauty. With McGrath Pond, Salmon Lake, East Pond, and Messalonskee Lake, our waterways define our past and future. Recent initiatives, like Pleasant Point Park, showcase our commitment to preserving these treasures. Oakland, once the ax and scythe capital, now thrives with diverse industries. Located near Waterville and Augusta, our town offers easy access to I-95 and hosts First Park, Maine’s premier technology and business hub.
Town Council Meetings
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Council meeting to begin at 6:00 P.M. All meetings to take place at the Fire Station unless otherwise noted on the agenda.
Job Openings
ALL POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY FILLED
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday-Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm.
The Oakland Town Office accepts credit and debit cards. Please note: a 2.5% service charge will be added to all credit/debit payments to cover processing costs. The minimum service charge is $1.00.
If private sale:
Pervious title signed over to you, good bill of sale, current mileage and current proof of insurance.
If from a dealership:
Title application, bill of sale, current proof of insurance and current mileage. (if BRAND NEW, also bring in the window sticker.)
If you are new to Oakland you will also need proof of residency.
Please call us at 207-465-7357 with any questions!
Valid rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering.
Voter Registration – When registering to vote you will need to provide the following:
Proof of identity – Drivers license, student ID, passport or signed social security card
Proof of residency – Utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck or other government document that shows the voter’s name and address can be satisfied with a piece of mail with the voter’s name and address (not solicitation/junk mail) )
This can be done at the Town Office Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm
At the Oakland Fire Station from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. FMI please call 465-2631
Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Oakland Food Pantry
Oakland-Sidney United Methodist Church
20 West School Street
2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 4-6pm
Oakland Residents only.
Online Services
- Absentee Ballot Request
- Any-Deer Permit Application
- ATV/Snowmobile Registration Renewal
- Boat Registration Renewal
- Burn Permit Application
- Dog License Renewal
- Duplicate Registration Request
- Elected Officials Directory
- Hunting & Fishing License Application and Renewal
- Maine Revenue Services
- Moose Permit Application
- National “Do Not Call” Registry
- Notary search. (We can notarize at the Oakland Town Office free of charge)
- Private Water & Air Test Kits
- Trailer Registration Renewal
- Vanity Plate Search & Order
- Vehicle & Trailer Registration Renewal
News
Downtown TIF District
General Assistance
Hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so by contacting the Town Office at 465-7357. At this current time, we are conducting phone interviews along with possible scheduling of on-site appointments. In an emergency, during closed office hours, an applicant may contact the Oakland Police Department at 465-2202.