Interactive Corporate Services, run by the Secretary of State. It covers corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
Maine Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The Maine Secretary of State keeps business records in its Interactive Corporate Services (ICRS) system, free to search. Look up any entity by name or charter number to see its status, registered agent, officers, and document images.
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State of Maine
What the Maine ICRS Search Covers
Each record lists the charter number, status, formation date, registered agent, principal office, officers and directors, and document images.
ICRS is completely free to search and to view filed document images.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the ICRS business search
Go to the Corporations Division's ICRS portal and open the business entity search, or use the direct link below. It is free.
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Enter a keyword from the name
Type the distinctive part of the name in the keyword field — you do not need "LLC" or "Inc." Avoid special characters; the search is not case-sensitive. You can also search by charter number.
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Read the results
Results show the charter number, legal name, entity type, and status. Click a name to open its record.
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Review the entity record
The record shows the entity type, status, formation date, registered agent, principal office, and officers and directors.
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Open the document images
The filing history lists annual reports and amendments with document images you can view.
Ready to try it? Open the official ICRS search and run your query.
Search Maine ICRS ↗All the Ways to Search Maine Records
Name Keyword
Search the distinctive part of the name. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Charter Number
Go straight to one record using the entity's Maine charter number.
Open this search ↗Registered Agent
The registered agent name and address appear on each record.
Open this search ↗Document Images
From a record, open filed document images, including annual reports.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search the distinctive part of the name — skip "LLC" and "Inc."
- Avoid special characters; the search is not case-sensitive.
- You can also search by charter number.
- Searching and viewing document images is free.
- The Maine ID is called the charter number.
- Maine entities file an annual report by June 1 each year.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Charter Number | The number the Secretary of State assigned to the entity. |
| Legal Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Corporation, LLC, or Partnership. |
| Status | Whether the entity is Active, Inactive, or Dissolved. |
| Formation Date | The date the entity was formed in Maine or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Registered Agent | The name and Maine address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Principal Office | The entity's principal business address as most recently reported. |
| Officers / Directors | The officers and directors of the entity, where listed. |
| Filing History | Annual reports and amendments, with document images to view. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s record
Search by name keyword or charter number and open the record.
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Open the filing history
The record lists the entity’s filings, including annual reports and amendments.
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View the document images
Open the filed document images directly from the record. Viewing is free.
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File the annual report
File the annual report online through ICRS, or order a certificate when you need one.
Annual report: Maine entities file an annual report by June 1 each year — $85 for LLCs and for-profit corporations, $35 for nonprofits.
Maine Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Maine business entity search free?
Yes. The ICRS portal is completely free to search and to view document images.
How should I enter a business name?
Use the distinctive part of the name and skip "LLC" or "Inc." Avoid special characters. The search is not case-sensitive.
What is a charter number?
It is the identification number Maine assigns each entity. You can search directly by charter number.
Does Maine require an annual report?
Yes. Maine annual reports are due June 1 each year. The fee is $85 for LLCs and for-profit corporations and $35 for nonprofits.
Where do I view filed documents?
Open the entity record and use the filing history, which includes document images of annual reports and amendments.
A name is available in Maine. Does that mean I can use it?
Not necessarily. State availability does not clear a name against federal trademarks. Run a USPTO trademark screen and check domain and social-handle availability before committing.