New Location: The Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions has relocated to the Ballard Center (formerly the Maine General Medical Center) at 6 E Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Augusta, Maine 04330. For any questions, call 207-624-7752.
We are temporarily changing our telephone customer service hours to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for our division. The processing time for New and Renewing Notary Applications is 15-20 business days.
Important Information Regarding State Government Closure
In observance of Juneteenth, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Notary Public is an ancient office with many citations throughout Maine statute. The primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents. Only Maine adult residents can become and function as Maine Notaries Public.
Dedimus Justices perform a single function under Maine statute, that of swearing in various public officials, including Notaries Public. The office is a lifetime appointment by the Governor, but the application form is available from and the paperwork managed by the Notary Office in the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.
Marriage Officiants have the authority to solemnize a marriages.