Maine Application For Certificate of Authority To Transact Business is a document submitted to the Maine Secretary of State by entities that are not organized in Maine but wish to conduct business in the state. It is a legal requirement for any business entity that is not incorporated in Maine to obtain a Certificate of Authority before conducting any business activities in the state. The application must include information such as the name of the entity, its formation state, the type of entity, the purpose for which it was formed, the names and addresses of the officers and the registered agent, and the name and address of the entity's principal place of business. There are two types of Maine Application For Certificate of Authority To Transact Business: the Domestic Application and the Foreign Application. The Domestic Application is for entities that are organized in Maine, while the Foreign Application is for entities that are organized in other states. Both applications require the same information but must be filed with the appropriate office.