Maine § 1673. - Requirements for documents filed with the Secretary of State
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1673. — Requirements for documents filed with the Secretary of State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1673.. Requirements for documents filed with the Secretary of State
Each document authorized or required to be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing under this chapter must satisfy the following requirements and the requirements of any other section of this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 629, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
1. Information. The document must contain all information required by the laws of this State to be contained in the document but, unless otherwise provided by law, may not contain other information.
2. Form; format. The document must be legibly typewritten or printed in ink or, if electronically transmitted, it must be in a format that can be retrieved or reproduced in typewritten or printed form.
3. Prescribed form. The Secretary of State may prescribe and furnish on request forms for any documents required or permitted to be filed by this chapter. If the Secretary of State so requires, use of these forms is mandatory.
4. English language. A person's name set forth in the document need not be in English if expressed in English letters or Arabic or Roman numerals. Documents of a foreign person need not be in English if accompanied by a reasonably authenticated English translation.
5. Delivery. The document must be delivered to office of the Secretary of State for filing. Delivery may be made by electronic transmission if and to the extent permitted by the Secretary of State.
6. Fee. At the time of delivery of the document, the correct filing fee and any reinstatement fee or penalty must be paid or provision for payment made in a manner permitted by the Secretary of State.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1673.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1673. cover?
Section 1673. ("Requirements for documents filed with the Secretary of State") 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 § 1673.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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