How To eSign Maine Government Document

When a client enters information (such as a password) into the online form on , the information is encrypted so the client cannot see it. An authorized representative for the client, called a "Doe Representative," must enter the information into the "Signature" field to complete the signature.

A. You can't sign electronically. The government has created the document that says you can't sign electronically. If the signature looks suspicious or if the government has reason to suspect the signature is not your own, the signature must be in your handwriting. In addition to the signature verification requirements described in this article, if you sign a document electronically, you must sign the document electronically. A certified copy of the document or a printed facsimile of the document, including any handwritten information, must remain in the original with a separate piece of identification identifying you. B. If I make a document in New Mexico with my name or a name that I don't know, am I required to have the official seal on the document? A. Yes. The official seal required by law applies to all official documents signed and certified in New Mexico, regardless of the name used. C. If I make a new document in New Mexico with an existing name, can I use the name I have or is there a cost for doing this? A. In general, you are able to use the full name you have unless your state and/or country does not recognize it. However, if you have already registered the name with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS), you can't use the same name for a new document in New Mexico. For additional guidance on changing your name, contact DPS. D. I am in a new jurisdiction and want to file a New Mexico document for the first time. Can I use my existing name or...