How to Change Your Commercial Clerk in Maine
Change Your Commercial Clerk in Maine
Steps to Change Your Commercial Clerk in Maine:
- File a Statement of Appointment or Change: To change your commercial clerk or registered agent in Maine, you must file a Statement of Appointment or Change. This document is submitted to the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions. You must also include a Filer Contact Cover Letter, or else the filing will not be processed.
- Pay the Filing Fee: The Division of Corporations charges a $35 filing fee. To pay with a credit card, you must include a Credit Card Authorization form.
- Wait for Processing: Typical processing time in Maine is two weeks. You can expedite the filing to 5 day processing by paying a $50 expedite fee, or $100 for immediate service.
| The Corporation Form | Statement of Appointment or Change (Corp) |
| The LLC Form | Statement of Appointment of Change (LLC) |
| Filing Fee | $35 |
| Online Filing | No |
| Expedite 24-Hour | $50 |
| Expedite Immediate | $100 |
Are the Forms the Same for Commercial and NonCommercial Clerks?
No. There are different forms for commerical and noncommercial clerks. You need to file the form for whatever clerk you are changing to (if you are changing to a commercial clerk, use the commercial clerk form). The fees and processing are the same.
How Do I Find a Commercial Clerk’s CRA Public Number?
The Secretary of State keeps a current list of all commercial clerks in Maine. You can see the list online. Every clerk’s CRA Public Number is listed. You will need the number when designating a new Maine commercial clerk.
Do I Have to Include Contact Information on My Filing?
Yes. The Division of Corporations requires you to list a contact name, phone number and email. If you do not list the information, the filing to change your commercial clerk in Maine will not be processed.