Welcome to the Maine Secretary of State Website
Welcome to the Department of the Secretary of State with three distinct bureaus - the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions, the Maine State Archives and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. While each bureau has unique duties in the services and information it provides to the citizens of Maine, they all share the Department's goal of providing quality services. [ Read more about the Department ]
Recent News
- – Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations
- – Secretary of State issues decision in challenge to Kevin Nichols nomination petitions for Androscoggin County Sheriff
- – Hearing scheduled for challenge to Albert Joy nomination petitions for Knox County Sheriff
- – Primary Election one week away
Important Information
Bureau of Motor Vehicle phone numbers
(M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm)
Schedule an appointment at a BMV branch
State delays & closures - You may sign up for various citizen alerts through this webpage link.
Official State holiday schedule
❗Scam Alerts ❗
Bureau of Motor Vehicles text scam
Scams targeting Maine notaries, marriage officiants, corporations, and nonprofits
