Maine Secretary of State office — contact, fees, and licensing

Maine's Division of Corporations within the Secretary of State's office registers all business entities, processes annual reports, and issues certificates for all entity types. Filings are accepted online through the ICRS portal and by paper submitted to the Augusta office.

One significant operational note: as of May 2026, the Division is processing filings in approximately 40–55 business days. Plan formation timelines accordingly — a same-week effective date is not available through standard processing.

Office contact

Address	6 E. Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Augusta, ME 04333
Phone	(207) 624-7752
Phone hours	Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office hours	Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Entity search and filing portal	apps3.web.maine.gov — ICRS
Corporations Division homepage	maine.gov/sos — Corporations

Entity formation and filing fees

Maine's formation fees are on the higher end among New England states. LLCs cost $175 to form; corporations cost $145; nonprofits $40. Annual reports of $85 (for LLC and corporation) are also above the regional average. Verify current amounts before filing — the SOS website publishes the current fee schedule.

Filing	Fee
LLC — Certificate of Formation	$175
LLC — Annual Report (due June 1)	$85
Profit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation	$145
Profit Corporation — Annual Report (due June 1)	$85
Nonprofit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation	$40
Nonprofit Corporation — Annual Report (due June 1)	$35
Certificate of Good Standing	Verify current fee at maine.gov/sos

Key Maine state licensing agencies

Agency	What it covers	Website
Maine Revenue Services	State tax registration, sales tax, income tax withholding, business tax accounts	maine.gov/revenue
Maine Department of Labor	Unemployment insurance registration, workers' compensation, wage and hour compliance	maine.gov/labor
Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)	Licenses for 40+ regulated professions including contractors, healthcare, real estate, and cosmetology	maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing

This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Maine Secretary of State's office or any state agency listed above. Contact information and fees verified against official Maine Secretary of State sources, May 2026. Processing times and Certificate of Good Standing fees should be confirmed directly with the Division of Corporations before filing.