Current News

Department of the Secretary of State Announces Two Lights for Tomorrow Celebration kicking off a year of celebrating America’s 250th birthday
March 21, 2025
Bureau of Motor Vehicles to Begin Issuing New Pine Tree License Plate on May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Maine Conducts First-Ever Post-Election Audit Pilot
March 14, 2025
Public comment period now open on wording of ballot question
March 12, 2025
Public Announcement of Pilot Audit Amended Schedule
March 10, 2025
Department of the Secretary of State Releases 2025 State Calendar
March 10, 2025
Hanover residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
March 10, 2025
Citizen initiative found valid with 74,888 signatures
March 7, 2025
Sandy River Plantation residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
March 4, 2025
Secretary of State Offers Public Guidance Regarding Gender Designations on Maine Driver’s Licenses
March 3, 2025
Brighton Plantation residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
February 28, 2025
Citizen initiative found valid with 86,904 signatures
February 19, 2025
Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contest Accepting Entries
January 28, 2025
Secretary Bellows Appoints Dr. Lelia De Andrade as Deputy Secretary for Community Relations
January 24, 2025
Katherine (Kate) McBrien promoted from Maine State Archivist to Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State
January 15, 2025
Secretary Bellows Sworn in for 3rd Term as Maine's 50th Secretary of State
January 8, 2025

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