Maine § 1906. - Fees
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1906. — Fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1906.. Fees
1. Filing; Secretary of State. For filing a lien or certificate or notice affecting any lien filed under this chapter, the fee is:
A. Fifteen dollars if the record is communicated in writing; and [PL 2003, c. 518, §6 (NEW).]
B. Ten dollars if the record is communicated by another method or medium authorized by filing office rule. [PL 2003, c. 518, §6 (NEW).]
2. Filing; registry of deeds. For filing a lien or certificate or notice affecting any lien filed under this chapter, the fee is governed by Title 33, sections 751 and 752.
The filing office receiving a filing under this subsection and subsection 1 shall bill the Internal Revenue Service or other federal agency on a monthly basis for the fees for liens, certificates or notice affecting any lien filed under this chapter.
3. Information; Secretary of State. For responding to a request for information from the filing office, including for communicating whether there is on file any lien, certificate or notice affecting any lien filed under this chapter naming a particular debtor, the fee is:
A. Twenty dollars if the record is communicated in writing; and [PL 2003, c. 518, §6 (NEW).]
B. Twelve dollars if the record is communicated by another method or medium authorized by filing office rule. [PL 2003, c. 518, §6 (NEW).]
The Secretary of State shall use the procedures set forth in Title 11, section 9‑1523 to respond to a request for information from the filing office.
4. Information; registry of deeds. For responding to a request for information from the filing office, including for communicating whether there is on file any lien, certificate or notice affecting any lien filed under this chapter naming a particular debtor, the fee is governed by Title 33, section 751.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1906.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1906. cover?
Section 1906. ("Fees") 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 § 1906.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1906." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1906. apply to my situation?
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