New Location: The Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions has relocated to the Ballard Center (formerly the fb88 General Medical Center) at 6 E Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Augusta, fb88 04330. For any questions, call 207-624-7752.
We are temporarily changing our telephone customer service hours to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for our division. The processing time for New and Renewing Notary Applications is 15-20 business days.
Important Information Regarding State Government Closure
In observance of Memorial Day, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025.
Notary Public is an ancient office with many citations throughout fb88 statute. The primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents. Only fb88 adult residents can become and function as fb88 Notaries Public.
Dedimus Justices perform a single function under fb88 statute, that of swearing in various public officials, including Notaries Public. The office is a lifetime appointment by the Governor, but the application form is available from and the paperwork managed by the Notary Office in the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.
Marriage Officiants have the authority to solemnize a marriages.