Maine § 909. - Certificate of existence; certificate of fact
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 909. — Certificate of existence; certificate of fact, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 909.. Certificate of existence; certificate of fact
1. Application. A person may apply to the Secretary of State for a certificate of existence for a corporation formed under this subchapter.
2. Contents. A certificate of existence sets forth:
A. The corporation's name used in this State; [PL 2009, c. 56, §7 (NEW).]
B. That the corporation is duly incorporated under the laws of this State and the date of its incorporation; [PL 2009, c. 56, §7 (NEW).]
C. That all fees and penalties owed to this State have been paid if:
(2) Nonpayment affects the existence of the corporation; and [PL 2009, c. 56, §7 (NEW).]
D. Any facts of record in the office of the Secretary of State that may be requested by the applicant under subsection 1. [PL 2009, c. 56, §7 (NEW).]
3. Evidence of existence. Subject to any qualification stated in the certificate, a certificate of existence issued by the Secretary of State may be relied upon as conclusive evidence that the corporation is in existence in this State.
4. Certificate of fact. In addition to the certificate of existence authorized under subsection 2, the Secretary of State may issue a certificate attesting to any fact of record in the office of the Secretary of State that may be requested by the applicant under subsection 1.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 909.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 909. cover?
Section 909. ("Certificate of existence; certificate of fact") 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.
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