Maine Certified Copies

Education about Maine Certified Copies

What are Maine certified copies?

Maine certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Maine Department of the Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Maine Department of the Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain Maine certified copies?

Only the Maine Department of the Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions can issue Maine certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Maine Department of the Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions

Physical Address:
Ballard Center, 6 E Chestnut Street 5th Floor
Augusta, ME 04330


Mailing Address:
184 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101

Phone: (207) 624-7736
Fax: (207) 287-5428

Website: http://maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/index.html
Name Search: https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS?MainPage=x
Forms: http://maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/corp.html
Online Filing: https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS
Email: cec.corporations@maine.gov