Information from the Town Clerk
How China Got Its Name
In 1818, the Town of Harlem was incorporated as the Town of China. Its voters had chosen the name Bloomville. Maine was then a part of Massachusetts and in those days Boston, the legislative seat, was a week’s journey by horse and wagon. Harlem’s representative was not allowed to use the name Bloomville as there was another town in the United States by that name. With hometown sentiment 200 miles away and no telephone or telegraph, it was entirely up to him to present a new name.
As the hymn “China” was a great favorite of his, he presented that name. Here is a copy of the China hymn!
Information on the history of China, Maine
Renew your motor vehicle or trailer online and pay by credit card or e-check at www.informe.org/bmv/rapid-renewal/
Register your dog online at www.doglicensing.com
ATV, Boat & Snowmobile renewals may be processed online directly through the State of Maine at www.maine.gov/online/sporting
Hunting & fishing licenses through the State of Maine at www.maine.gov/online/sporting
Birth, death and marriage licenses can be purchased online at www.vitalrecordsmaine.com or www.vitalchek.com or you may contact the town office at 445-2014 option 3 or by email at anelson@chinamaine.org.
Census information is available online at 2020 Census data.
Here is a printable version of the Doris L. Young Scholarship.
Sole Proprietorship and Pawnbroker License applications are available.
Interested in joining a committee? Please fill out the volunteer application and return to the Town Clerk.
Clerks email address is: anelson@chinamaine.org
Absentee ballot request service (State only)
Demographic Profile of China's Older Residents
Bio Renewable Fuels Waste Discharge License 8/3/2017
Partnership- Certificate of Association application
Spirit of America Award nomination form- fillable
