This form is used to change a registered agent or office.
This form is used to change a registered agent or office.
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A Maine registered agent is required by law for every formal business in the state of Maine. A registered agent receives all official paperwork from the State of Maine, they also receive any service of process a business may be served in a lawsuit.
To change your registered agent in Maine, you must complete and file a Statement of Change form with the Maine Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions. The Maine Statement of Change must be submitted by mail or in person and costs $35 to file.
No matter where you're starting your business, if you're forming an LLC or corporation, you're required to have a registered agent and a registered office.
A Maine registered agent is the legally designated point of contact for your business or nonprofit. The registered agent receives important legal notices, such as service of process (aka notice of lawsuit), on behalf of your business.
Can I be my own registered agent in Maine? Yes! Any individual, owner, member, officer, director, etc., of a business entity that meets the state, registered agent requirements above can be a registered agent.
A Certificate of Authority is a document that provides statesother than the one in which your business is registeredall of a business's important information, including official name, owners' names, and legal status (limited liability company, corporation, limited partnership, etc.).
What is a Maine certificate of authority? Companies are required to register with the Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions before doing business in Maine. Businesses that are incorporated in another state will typically apply for a Maine certificate of authority.
Who can be a registered agent in Maine? A registered agent in Maine can be any resident of the state who is 18 years or older, a registered Maine domestic business entity, or a foreign business entity authorized to do business in the state. An entity may not be its own agent.
A Certificate of Authority shows that you are authorized to do business in a state other than your original formation state. A Certificate of Authority is a requirement in most states. It's important to note that the name of the document can vary from state to state.