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 ]
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Important Information
All Bureau of Motor Vehicle phone lines are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 4:30
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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.
