We are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customer service telephone hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Important Information Regarding State Government Closure
In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025.
Notary Public is an official commissioned by the Secretary of State to serve the public as an impartial witness during notarizations.
Dedimus Justices perform a single function under Maine statute, that of swearing in various public officials, including Notaries Public. A Dedimus Justice appointed after October 1, 2025, has a commission term of 7 years. A Dedimus Justice who was appointed prior to October 1, 2025, has a lifetime commission.