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Important Information Regarding State Government Closure
In observance of Veterans Day, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Important Note: Secretary of State warns of scams targeting Maine notaries, marriage officiants, corporations, and nonprofits (
Processing Time: Corporate filings processing time is 35 - 40 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."
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