Augusta — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows appointed Dr. Lelia De Andrade as Deputy Secretary of State for Community Relations effective January 6, 2025.
The Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contest through the Secretary of State’s office is now accepting entries. Entries are due March 7, 2025.
The Maine Poster and Essay Contests are designed to promote the history of Maine, the Maine Constitution, and the importance of democracy and voting. This program is open to Maine students at all grade levels. In 2024 we received 162 entries from students all over Maine.
The Department of the Secretary of State is committed to providing easily accessible information and services to the people of Maine and beyond.
The Address Confidentiality Program laws and rules can be viewed by visiting the links below.
Title 5. 90-B: Address Confidentiality Program - this link will direct you to the Maine Revised Statutes on the Legislature's website.
If you are interested in enrolling in the Address Confidentiality Program, please make an appointment with an Application Assistant at an agency near you. Referrals to the program are not made from the Secretary of States Office.
Welcome to the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). The ACP is administered by the Secretary of State and provides an important service to residents of the State of Maine who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
The Bureau of the Special Advocate exists to assist Maine small businesses. Maine's Small Business Advocate serves as an independent voice for Maine small businesses within our state. The Advocate assists small businesses of less than 50 employees that have specific grievances.
Contact the Small Business Advocate:
In the Custody of the Department of the Secretary of State
Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
Phone 207-624-7736 Fax 207-287-5874
