Dedimus Justices
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STATE GOVERNMENT CLOSURE
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024.
The Division provides administrative support and manages data for this program area for the Bureau. Dedimus Justices perform a single function under Maine statute, that of swearing in various public officials, including Notaries Public. The office is a lifetime appointment by the Governor.
The essential statute for Dedimus Justices is Title 5 section 4 and section 5
For information regarding the process of becoming a Maine Dedimus Justice, please contact Governor@maine.gov
Dedimus Justice change of name/address form in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
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Once appointed to this office, you can locate a Dedimus Justice in your area by using the Notary/Dedimus Search function on our website. Some Dedimus Justices charge between $1 and $50 for their services; most offer them free. Our office strongly suggests that you ask in advance whether there will be a charge.