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 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 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 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 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