Maine UCC Filing Fees - Anyone Know Current Rates?
I'm preparing to file a UCC-1 in Maine for a client's equipment loan and need to budget for the filing fees. Does anyone know what Maine's Secretary of State is currently charging for UCC filings? I found some old fee schedules online but they seem outdated. Also wondering if there are different rates for amendments vs continuations. This is for a $180k piece of manufacturing equipment so want to make sure I have the correct fee structure before submitting. Any recent Maine filers who can help?
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Isabel Vega
Last time I filed in Maine was about 6 months ago and I think it was $25 for a standard UCC-1. But don't quote me on that - I filed so many states that week they all blur together. You should definitely call their office to confirm current rates.
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Dominique Adams
•That sounds about right for most states. Maine's usually in that $20-30 range for basic filings.
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Marilyn Dixon
•$25 seems low compared to what we paid last year but maybe they haven't raised fees recently?
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Louisa Ramirez
Check the Maine Secretary of State website - they have a fee schedule that should be current. From what I remember Maine charges different amounts for UCC-1 vs UCC-3 amendments. Continuations are usually the same as original filings in most states.
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Laila Prince
•I did check their website but the fee schedule I found was dated 2023. Wasn't sure if there were any recent changes.
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Louisa Ramirez
•If it's from 2023 it's probably still accurate. States don't change UCC fees that frequently. But a quick phone call never hurts to be 100% sure.
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TommyKapitz
•Agree with calling. I've been burned before by outdated fee info online.
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Angel Campbell
Just dealt with this nightmare last month! Maine rejected my first filing because I had the wrong fee amount - apparently their online system is very picky about exact payment. Had to refile with correct amount which delayed everything by two weeks. Make absolutely sure you have the right fee before submitting.
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Laila Prince
•Oh no! That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. Do you remember what the correct fee ended up being?
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Angel Campbell
•It was $30 for the UCC-1 but this was for a fixture filing which might have been different. Regular filings might be less.
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Payton Black
•Fixture filings are usually more expensive because they're more complex. Regular UCC-1s should be cheaper.
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Harold Oh
I've been using Certana.ai's document verification tool lately and it actually includes fee information for different states when you upload your UCC forms. Just upload your draft UCC-1 and it will tell you the current filing fee for Maine along with checking your debtor name accuracy and collateral description. Saved me from making fee mistakes on several recent filings.
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Laila Prince
•That sounds helpful! Does it verify the fee amount against current state requirements?
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Harold Oh
•Yes, it cross-references current state fee schedules as part of the document review. Really convenient since fee info can be scattered across different state websites.
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Amun-Ra Azra
Why not just call Maine SOS directly? Takes 2 minutes and you get definitive answer instead of guessing based on old info or forum posts.
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Summer Green
•Some people prefer to have multiple sources of info before making the call. Forums can give you context about recent experiences.
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Amun-Ra Azra
•Fair point. Just seems like for something as important as filing fees, going straight to the source is most reliable.
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Laila Prince
•I'll definitely call them but wanted to see if anyone had recent experience first. Sometimes the office staff gives conflicting info.
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Gael Robinson
Been filing UCC-1s in Maine for 15 years and their fees have been pretty stable. Currently $25 for standard UCC-1 filings, $20 for UCC-3 amendments, and $25 for continuations. Fixture filings are $35. These were the fees as of my last filing in December 2024.
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Laila Prince
•This is exactly what I needed! Thank you. So for my equipment loan UCC-1 it should be $25.
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Gael Robinson
•Correct, assuming it's not a fixture filing. Equipment loans are usually standard UCC-1s unless the equipment becomes part of real property.
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Edward McBride
•Those fees match what I paid in Maine recently. Very consistent state for UCC costs.
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Darcy Moore
Make sure you're using the correct payment method too. Maine only accepts certain forms of payment for UCC filings. I think they take credit cards online but check their requirements.
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Dana Doyle
•Good point. Some states are still cash/check only for certain filings.
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Darcy Moore
•Maine's pretty modern with their online filing system. Credit cards work fine for UCC filings.
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Liam Duke
Just a heads up - if your debtor name doesn't exactly match their records, Maine will reject the filing even if you have the right fee. I learned this the hard way. Double-check the exact legal name before submitting.
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Laila Prince
•Good reminder. I always verify debtor names against the Secretary of State database before filing.
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Manny Lark
•Maine is stricter than some states about name matching. Worth the extra verification step.
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Harold Oh
•This is another thing Certana.ai catches - it compares your debtor name against state records to flag potential mismatches before filing.
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Rita Jacobs
For what it's worth, Maine's UCC filing process is pretty straightforward once you have the right fee amount. Their online system works well and you get confirmation pretty quickly.
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Khalid Howes
•Agreed. Maine's one of the easier states to work with for UCC filings.
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Laila Prince
•That's reassuring. I've had issues with other states' systems being glitchy.
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Ben Cooper
If you're doing a lot of Maine filings, consider setting up an account with their online system. Makes the payment process smoother and you can save fee information for future reference.
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Laila Prince
•This is just a one-off filing but good to know for future reference.
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Ben Cooper
•Even for one filing, the account setup is quick and gives you better tracking of your submission status.
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Naila Gordon
•I have accounts with several states now. Definitely makes repeat filings easier.
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Cynthia Love
UPDATE: Just called Maine Secretary of State to confirm. Current fees are exactly what someone posted earlier - $25 for UCC-1, $20 for amendments, $25 for continuations. Rep was very helpful and confirmed these rates are current as of January 2025.
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Laila Prince
•Perfect! Thanks for making the call and confirming. Exactly what I needed to know.
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Gael Robinson
•Glad my info was accurate. Maine's been consistent with those rates for a while now.
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Cynthia Love
•Yeah the rep mentioned they haven't changed UCC fees in about 3 years. Pretty stable compared to some states.
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Darren Brooks
•Thanks for sharing the update. Always good to have current confirmed info.
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