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Notary, court runner and process server work in Maine
Looking for notary, signing, court run or process serving work in Maine? Apply once, see the pay on every offer, and accept only the jobs near home that suit you.
Who we're looking for
Contractors we need in Maine
- Notaries and loan signing agents. Mobile notary visits at homes, offices, hospitals and care facilities, and loan signings for refinances and purchases. You need a current Maine commission from the Maine Secretary of State.
- Runners for filings and records. Trips to courthouses and records offices in Maine: filing documents, returning conformed copies and retrieving records.
- Process servers. Personal delivery of legal papers with dated, located attempts and a signed proof of service.
Each role's posting in Maine
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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Tell us what you do, where you live (by ZIP) and how far you'll drive.
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When a request comes in within your radius of your ZIP, you get the offer by email or text, with the location, timing and pay.
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Take the jobs that fit and pass on the rest; nothing is assigned without your yes.
There is no guarantee of jobs or earnings. We are a young company based in Cranford, New Jersey, without an office in your area.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- An active commission that won't expire for 60 days or more
- E&O coverage with a limit of $100,000 or more
- Your commission and E&O documents uploaded when you apply, plus an NNA Notary Signing Agent certificate if you want loan signings
Process servers and court runners
- Your home ZIP and how far you will travel
- A registered, insured vehicle
- Whatever license, registration or appointment Maine or your county requires for serving papers
- Process servers upload a driver's license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and a background check from the last 12 months with the application, plus the license or registration if your area requires one
- For court runners (filing and records only): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months, attached when you apply
Maine notary commission
What a Maine commission takes
Notaries in Maine are commissioned by the Maine Secretary of State. An exam on the paper application, $50, and an oath before a Dedimus Justice.
Who Maine commissions
- 18 or older (4 M.R.S. 1922(2)).
- A Maine resident, or with a place of employment or business in Maine. Nonresident employees need their employer to sign the certification on the application.
- Able to read and write English.
- No conviction for a disqualifying offense or a crime punishable by one year or more, no finding of fraud, dishonesty or deceit, and no commission revoked, suspended or not renewed for cause in any state.
- A passing exam, printed on the application (4 M.R.S. 1923).
Source: Notaries Public FAQ, Maine Secretary of State; 4 M.R.S. chapter 39.
Course of Study to Dedimus Justice
- Study the Course of Study
- Complete the paper application
- Send it with the $50 fee
- Take the oath before a Dedimus Justice
- Return the certificate of qualification
Source: Apply/Renew a Notary, Maine Secretary of State; 4 M.R.S. chapter 39.
Maine costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commission application | $50 Set by 5 M.R.S. 87. Check to Treasurer, State of Maine, or card. |
| Course of Study | $0 A free PDF from the Secretary of State. |
| Bond | None described The Secretary of State's pages and chapter 39 describe no bond. |
| Stamp | Vendor price Optional for in-person paper acts; required for electronic and remote acts. |
| Bound journal | Vendor price Optional for in-person paper acts; required for electronic and remote acts. |
The state's charge is $50 for seven years. Supplies are optional for paper-only notaries, though the Secretary of State strongly suggests both.
Source: 5 M.R.S. 87; Apply/Renew a Notary.
Term: Seven years, renewed online
A Maine commission lasts seven years (4 M.R.S. 1922(4)). Renewals take the exam online through Total Notary Solution; you print the oath form after paying, take it to a Dedimus Justice, and mail the signed exam and oath back.
Source: Notaries Public FAQ; 4 M.R.S. chapter 39.
Read the complete Maine commission guide
Certificate wording: Maine notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official Maine sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Maine Secretary of State. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of Maine.
Serving papers in Maine
Before you serve papers in Maine
Each state sets its own rules for serving court papers, and some counties and cities add their own. It is up to you to meet Maine's requirements, and the application asks whether you do. Maine's court rules and official court website are the place to confirm what applies. We can't give legal advice.
One example from the official pages: in small claims cases (Small claims, District Court), service is described like this: “Serve the defendant first; once service is confirmed, file the Statement of Claim and fee with the clerk within 20 days.” Other kinds of cases have their own service rules.
Source: Maine Judicial Branch: Small Claims.
Maine contractor questions
Do I need a Maine notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in Maine, yes: a commission from the Maine Secretary of State with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in Maine?
It depends on Maine's rules and sometimes your county's. You are responsible for meeting them; check Maine's court rules. We don't give legal advice.
How much work is there in Maine?
It depends on demand near you, and we make no promise of volume or earnings.
Am I an employee?
No, you work as an independent contractor, choosing every job and free to counter any offer.
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