Maine LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Maine before you file, then see Maine's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Maine
Filing Fee
$175
Certificate of Formation
Annual Report
$85
Due by June 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$20
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Maine?

Filing your Certificate of Formation in Maine costs $175. After that, the annual report costs $85 a year and is due by June 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

  • Certificate of Formation

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $175

  • Annual Report

    Due by June 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Late reports add a $50 penalty. Source →

    $85

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $20

  • Assumed nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $125

Checked against official Maine sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Maine

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Maine requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

Maine processes filings in 2–7 business days.

Next-business-day service costs $50, and same-day service costs $100.

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Contact the Maine Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

207-287-5874

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporate Examining Section, Secretary of State, 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101

Physical Address

Corporate Examining Section, Secretary of State, 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101

Official Maine Resources

Maine LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Maine’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Maine law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (31 M.R.S. § 1508). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Maine law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (31 M.R.S. § 1508). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Maine name reservation costs $20 and holds the name for 120 days. It can’t be renewed, but you can reserve the name again once it expires.

Filing your Certificate of Formation in Maine costs $175. After that, the annual report costs $85 a year and is due by June 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

Maine processes filings in 2–7 business days. Next-business-day service costs $50, and same-day service costs $100.

Yes, Maine requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Maine requires an annual report ($85), due by June 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a Statement of Intention to Do Business Under an Assumed Name (Form ASUM-5) with the Secretary of State for $125.

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