Maine11 statuses: 3 green, 1 yellow, 0 review, 7 red
ACTIVEGreen
Definition: The entity is currently operational and recognized by the state. It may or may not be in full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Lending read: Lenders should conduct thorough due diligence to assess the entity's compliance status and operational stability, as this status alone doesn't guarantee full regulatory adherence.
Recommended action: Proceed to standard underwriting; SOS standing is not a blocker. Verify financials independently.
Verify next: Registered agent of record; physical/mailing address; officer & signatory list; OFAC/sanctions screen.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Section 130
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.
GOOD STANDINGGreen
Definition: The entity is fully compliant with all state requirements, including timely filing of reports and payment of fees. It is recognized as legally valid and authorized to conduct business.
Lending read: This status generally indicates a lower risk for lenders, as it demonstrates the entity's commitment to maintaining legal and financial obligations.
Recommended action: Proceed to standard underwriting; SOS standing is not a blocker. Verify financials independently.
Verify next: Registered agent of record; physical/mailing address; officer & signatory list; OFAC/sanctions screen.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Section 130
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.
NOT IN GOOD STANDINGGreen
Definition: The entity has failed to meet one or more of the state's requirements, such as filing annual reports or paying fees, which affects its legal status. It may still operate but with restrictions.
Lending read: Lenders should exercise caution and investigate the specific reasons for this status, as it may indicate financial difficulties or management issues that could impact creditworthiness.
Recommended action: Proceed to standard underwriting; SOS standing is not a blocker. Verify financials independently.
Verify next: Registered agent of record; physical/mailing address; officer & signatory list; OFAC/sanctions screen.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Sections 1420, 1421, 1422 (Bus. Corp. Act)
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Statute note: Admin dissolution (Section 1421). Reinstatement (Section 1422) within an unusually long 6 yrs, relates back as if dissolution never occurred. Requires reinstatement fee per Section 123.
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-03.
ADMINISTRATIVELY SUSPENDEDYellow
Definition: The entity's status has been suspended by the state due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. It is not authorized to conduct business until it rectifies the issues.
Lending read: This status represents a significant risk for lenders, as it indicates serious compliance issues and potential operational instability, which could affect the entity's ability to repay loans.
Recommended action: Fundable with conditions. Confirm the compliance gap is curable and time-box reinstatement before funding.
Verify next: Nature and curability of the lapse; date entered status; whether a reinstatement filing is pending; tax/lien exposure.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Section 1424 (reinstatement of suspended corporate charter; unreinstated pre-2003 suspensions deemed administratively dissolved after June 30, 2009)
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.
ADMINISTRATIVELY DISSOLVEDRed
Definition: The entity has been dissolved by the state due to failure to comply with legal obligations, such as filing required documents or paying fees. It is no longer authorized to operate.
Lending read: This status indicates severe non-compliance and operational cessation, making the entity an extremely high-risk prospect for lenders.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Sections 1420, 1421, 1422 (Bus. Corp. Act)
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Statute note: Admin dissolution (Section 1421). Reinstatement (Section 1422) within an unusually long 6 yrs, relates back as if dissolution never occurred. Requires reinstatement fee per Section 123.
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-03.
AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN ENTITY WITHDRAWNRed
Definition: A foreign (out-of-state) entity has voluntarily withdrawn its authority to conduct business in Maine. It is no longer recognized as active in the state.
Lending read: Lenders should note that while the entity may still be operational in other states, its withdrawal from Maine could indicate a change in business strategy or financial circumstances, warranting careful evaluation of its overall stability and creditworthiness.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Section 1521
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.
AUTHORITY REVOKEDRed
Definition: The authority of a foreign (out-of-state) entity to conduct business in Maine has been revoked by the state due to non-compliance with legal requirements.
Lending read: This status suggests serious compliance issues and potential operational instability in Maine, which could impact the entity's overall financial health and ability to meet loan obligations.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Sections 1531-A, 1532
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.
CANCELLEDRed
Definition: The entity's registration has been formally canceled, meaning it is no longer recognized as a legal entity authorized to do business in Maine.
Lending read: Lenders should avoid engaging with entities in this status, as they lack legal standing and the ability to enter into valid contracts, posing extreme risk for any lending activities.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: Maine SOS filing-office records convention (Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions corporate records); no 13-C 'cancelled' status
Source site: www.maine.gov
Citation check: Corrected citation on file; official text verification is pending human review.
DISSOLVEDRed
Definition: The entity has been formally dissolved, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and is no longer authorized to conduct business.
Lending read: Lenders should be aware that dissolved entities have ceased operations and lack legal standing, making them ineligible for most lending activities and posing significant recovery risks for any outstanding loans.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Sections 1402-1404, 1406 (voluntary dissolution and effect); Section 1421 (administrative dissolution)
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.
EXPIREDRed
Definition: The entity's registration or authority to operate has expired due to failure to renew it in a timely manner. It is no longer authorized to conduct business.
Lending read: Lenders should approach entities with this status cautiously, as the expiration may indicate administrative oversights or more serious financial or operational issues that could affect creditworthiness.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: Maine SOS filing-office records convention for lapsed renewable registrations (Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions corporate records)
Source site: www.maine.gov
Citation check: Corrected citation on file; official text verification is pending human review.
MERGEDRed
Definition: The entity has merged with another entity and has ceased to exist independently. The surviving entity continues the business operations.
Lending read: Lenders should reassess the creditworthiness and stability of the surviving entity, considering the potential changes in financial structure, management, and operations resulting from the merger.
Recommended action: Do not auto-clear. Entity lacks current legal standing; require effective reinstatement or decline.
Verify next: Whether reinstatement/revival is filed and effective; successor entity if merged/converted; recovery exposure on existing positions.
Statute citation: 13-C M.R.S. Section 1107(1)(B)
Source site: legislature.maine.gov
Citation check: Verified against the official source text, retrieved 2026-07-06.






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