Maine Entity Name Reservation

Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in Maine.

Maine Entity Name Reservation Licenses

Maine Name Registration

Agency:Maine Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions

Cancelation of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

Form MBCA-2A: Consent Terminating Name Registration

Agency Fee:

$35

Initial Registration

Form:

Form MBCA-2: Application for Registration of Name

Agency Fee:

$20 per month remaining in calendar year.

Notes:

Name registrations expire at the end of the calendar year.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form MBCA-2: Application for Registration of Name (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

All name registrations expire on December 31 of each year.

Notes:

File a renewal between October 1st and December 31st to extend your name registration for another year.

Maine Name Reservation

Agency:Maine Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions

Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

Transfer of Reserved Name

Agency Fee:

$5 for non-profit corporations and $20 for all other entities

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Reservation of Name

Agency Fee:

$5 for non-profit corporations and $20 for all other entities

Notes:

Names are reserved for 120 days. Name reservations cannot be renewed.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Name reservations cannot be renewed.



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