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 ]
Important Information
All Bureau of Motor Vehicle phone lines are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 4:30
Schedule an Appointment at a Branch
State delays and closures - You may sign up for various citizen alerts through this webpage link.
Official State Holiday Schedule
In observance Memorial Day, all Secretary of State offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025.
Recent News
- – Federal Court Sides with Secretary Bellows, Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Voter Data
- – Annual reports for business and nonprofit entities are due June 1
- – In-person absentee voting begins Monday, May 11 for June 9 Primary Election
- – Maine students show all that life in Maine can be with entries for Secretary of State poster and essay contests
