Division of Corporations, UCC & Commissions

Expedited Filings: Due to the high volume of expedited filing requests, there may be a delay in processing. 

Processing Time:Corporate filing processing time is currently 40-55 business days. To determine if your filing has been processed, please go to Corporate Search to do a corporate name lookup. When you are on the Information Summary page, you can see additional filing information by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "view list of filings."

We are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customer service telephone hours (207-624-7752) are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions follows the State of Maine holiday closures schedule. Keep up to date on any delays or closures with the Citizen Alert System.

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Corporations-Business Services Commissions

Uniform Commercial Code

The purpose of the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions is to:

1. Serve as a repository for all records relating to the following business and nonprofit entities: 
   • Business Corporations
   • Nonprofit Corporations
   • Limited Partnerships
   • Limited Liability Companies
   • Limited Liability Partnerships
   • General Partnerships
   • Cooperatives
   • Marks
2. Serve as a repository for all liens filed on personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code
3. Administer the appointment, renewal and continuing education of Notaries Public
4. Administer the application process for nominees for the office of Dedimus Justice
5. Record and maintain appointments and information for boards and commissions listed in Title 5, chapter 379
6. Process requests for authentications, apostilles and other certifications on the acts of public officials.

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