MAINE CERTIFIED COPIES
What is a Maine Certified Copy?
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Maine Certified Copy is a copy of a Business Document which includes an endorsement
with an accompanying certificate or Seal of the Maine Secretary of State which states it is a true copy of the Business Document.
A Certified Copy of a Maine Business Document also includes the date that the Document was Certified by the Maine Secretary of State.
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Maine Certified Copy of a Business Document is normally a photocopy.
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Maine Certified Copy bears the signature of a representative of the ME Secretary of State.
When the Maine Secretary of State issues a
Certified Copy of a Corporate Document, this means that
the
Maine Certified Copy is a true, accurate and valid copy of the ME Corporate Document
that the Secretary of State has on file.
A Copy of a Maine Document which is Certified by the Maine Secretary of State is legal and official proof that the
Certified Document is authentic.
A Plain Copy of a Maine Business Document is just what the name implies.
It is simply a photocopy of a Business Document.
There are no endorsements, stamps or seals on a Plain Copy of a Maine Business Document.
Most legal, government and financial institutions require Certified Copies of Business Documents rather than Plain Copies when dealing
with official matters.
Why would I need a Maine Certified Copy of a Business Document?
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Some of the reasons why you might need a Maine Certified Copy of your Business Documents:
- Bank loans
- Tax filings
- Foreign Business qualification
- Replace original ME Business Documents
- Provide legal proof of Maine Business Registration
If you are responsible for the Business records of a Maine Corporation or a Maine LLC it is important to retain on file Certified Copies of
your Formation Documents - your Articles of Incorporation for Corporations or your Articles of Organization for LLCs; as well as
all Amendments to your original Articles.
Can I get a Certified Copy of a Maine Good Standing Certificate?
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The Maine Secretary of State
issues a Good Standing Certificate to Maine
Corporations and LLCs which are up to date with all administrative requirements.
The Maine Secretary of State will Certify any Business Document which has been
filed with that office.
On the other hand, the Maine Secretary of State generally does not Certify Documents which are
issued by that office.
So, no the Maine Secretary of State will not Certify a Good Standing Certificate or any other document which is
issued by
that office.
Maine Certified Copies for Foreign Qualification
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A Corporation or LLC which is registered in one state and wants to do business in another state must first qualify as a "Foreign Corporation"
or a "Foreign LLC" in the state in which it wants to do business.
For example, a Corporation or LLC that is registered in Maine wants to do business in California.
The Maine Corporation or LLC must qualify as a California Foreign Corporation or LLC.
Some states require a
Certified Copy of the formation documents,
called Articles of Incorporation for a Corporation or Articles of Organization for an LLC, from the Foreign Corporation's home state.
How long does it take to get a Maine Certified Copy of a Business Document?
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We can get your Maine Certified Copies within 5-7 business days for $45.00 plus state Document fees.
If you need your Maine Certified Copies quicker we can usually get them from the Maine Secretary of State within 1-2 business days for $120.00 plus state Document fees.
(Our expedited processing fee also includes any additional state fees for their expedited process.)
Depending on the Document, the Maine Secretary of State may take longer to Certify Business Documents filed more than around ten
years in the past.
NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MAINE SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES
We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the Maine Secretary of State.
We get your Maine Certified Copies order to the ME Secretary of State ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have no control over Maine Secretary of State processing times.
The processing times specified on this web page are the times it
usually takes the Maine Secretary of State to process
orders for Certified Copies of Business Documents.
How much does it cost to get a Maine Certified Copy Online?
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The total cost of Maine Certified Copies depends on the total number of pages in the Business Documents that are to be Certified.
The ME Secretary of State charges $18.00 for up to five (5) pages for Certified Copies of a Business Document.
The additional price per page for each page beyond the fifth page is $2.00 for most Maine Business Documents.
We charge a processing fee of $45.00 for our standard processing.
We can usually get your Maine Certified Copies in 5-7 business days with our standard processing.
With our expedited processing option we can usually get your Maine Certified Copies
How can I order Maine Certified Copies online?
If you are ready to order Maine Certified Copies online now just fill in the form below and click Place Order.
As soon as we receive your order for Maine Certified Copies we will start processing it ASAP.
This Certified Copies Order Form is for Certified Copies of Business Documents which have been filed with the Maine Secretary of State.
It is not for vital records such as birth certificates or marriage licenses.
MAINE CERTIFIED COPY ORDER FORM
COMPANY INFORMATION
We take the privacy of your personal information very seriously.
We DO NOT store your credit card information.
It is encrypted and passed on to your bank along with the details of your order.
We DO NOT use your personal information for any other purposes than this individual order.
We will never provide your personal information to any person, group or third party.
DOCUMENT ORDER OPTIONS
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- Formation Documents
- Amendments
- Mergers
- Annual Reports
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Processing Options
5-7 business days
PLEASE NOTE: Documents filed more than ten years in the past may take longer to obtain.
*Same day service for orders received before noon Maine time
(excludes weekends and holidays).
COST INFORMATION
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MAINE SECRETARY OF STATE
CANCELLATION POLICY
All Maine Certified Copies orders are refundable before payment is issued to the Maine Secretary of State, minus a $25 cancellation fee,
and less any expenses incurred in processing your order. After payment has been delivered to the Maine Secretary of State we cannot accept any cancellations
or any changes to your Maine Certified Copies order. Generally, payments are made to the Maine Secretary of State within 24 hours of receipt of your
Maine Certified Copies order. To check the status of your Maine Certified Copies order, make changes, or ask any questions, call us at 855-771-2477.