Title 31, §2: Business under assumed name; filing of certificate

Title 31, §2: Business under assumed name; filing of certificate Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes Session Law Statutes Maine State Constitution Information §2 PDF §2 MS-Word Statute Search Ch. 1 Contents Title 31 Contents List of Titles Maine Law & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §1 Title 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS Chapter 1: MERCANTILE PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES §3 §2. Business under assumed name; filing of certificate Whenever any person intends to engage in such business as sole proprietor thereof, and to adopt any business name, style or designation other than his own name exclusively, he shall, before commencing business, deposit in the office of the clerk of the city or town in which such business is to be carried on a certificate signed and sworn to by him, setting forth his name and place of residence, the name, style or designation under which the business is to be conducted, and stating that he is the sole proprietor.  The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes