Maine § 853. - Evidence of authority to do business
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 853. — Evidence of authority to do business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 853.. Evidence of authority to do business
If the Secretary of State finds that an application for the authority to do business conforms to the requirements of this chapter and all requisite fees have been paid, the Secretary of State shall: [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
1. Attest application. Attest that the application has been filed by:
A. Endorsing upon the original application the word "filed" and the day, month and year of the filing. The person delivering the application for filing may have the endorsement include the hour and minute of the filing of the application. This endorsement is conclusive of the date and time, if included in the endorsement, and of its filing in the absence of actual fraud; and [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
B. Signing, initialing or placing an identifying mark on the endorsement in paragraph A in person or by agent; [PL 1995, c. 633, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
2. File the application. File and index the endorsed application; and
3. Copy to limited liability partnership. Furnish to the person submitting the document for filing, or that person's representative, an attested copy of the application.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 853.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 853. cover?
Section 853. ("Evidence of authority to do business") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 853.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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