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How to Search Maine Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in Maine are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Maine.
What this page covers: Maine professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Maine. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
ATTENTION Licensed Public Accounting Firms: To streamline its renewal process, the Maine Board of Accountancy has established a single renewal date for all license types (PAs, CPAs and firms). Effective January 1, 2020, Maine public accounting firm licenses will expire each September 30.
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The Office of Consumer Credit Regulation oversees the consumer finance industry, including non-bank mortgage lenders, debt collectors, loan brokers, retail creditors, money transmitters, credit reporting agencies and non-bank ATMs. The office administers state credit-related statutes and protects consumers by conducting compliance examinations, responding to consumer complaints, issuing licenses and providing consumer education and outreach.
Once you have completed the online renewal process and submitted the renewal payment, you will be required to print the application for renewal, Oath of Office form, and the notice providing important information on how to complete the renewal process. You must appear before a Dedimus Justice with your Oath of Office form to be sworn in as you did when you initially were commissioned as a Notary Public.
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As of October 28, 2024, the Bureau has launched BELLS, a new digital system for liquor license applications, renewals, brand registrations, and more . This system streamlines our processes, replacing outdated paper forms and offering a more efficient, user-friendly experience for all licensees.
Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine → Licensure → License Verification · Any person wishing to see the status of a physician's or physician associate's license, or to see if a physician or physician associate has been disciplined, may use the Board's ALMS Online Services
The Maine Office of Securities protects investors by investigating and prosecuting violations of the securities laws; licensing broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives ; and reviewing registration statements and exemption filings for securities issuers ...
Waste is an expensive and sometimes unavoidable result of human activity. It occurs in our homes, offices and factories. However, we can prevent or reduce waste. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection works with industry, government and citizens to reduce, beneficially reuse and manage ...
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Our web service gives you access to over 2,976,365 real estate licensees . We receive licensee data directly from participating jurisdictions, most updated daily. With the ARELLO Licensee Verification Web Service, you can fully automate searches of our database and take the work out of licensee ...
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Maine?▼
Maine's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Maine court cases?▼
Maine's court system is headed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (16 counties) and District Court. Many Maine courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Maine business entities?▼
The Maine Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Maine?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Maine birth or death certificate?▼
Maine vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Maine Center for Disease Control (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Maine property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Maine sex offender?▼
The Maine sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
