Maine Statutes
§ 21-A §3 — Signatures and names
Maine § 21-A §3
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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 21-A, § 21-A §3 (2026).
Text
When this Title requires a name or signature on a document, immaterial irregularities do not invalidate the name or signature if the identity of the person named is clear to the public official charged with reviewing that document.
1.Immaterial irregularities.
Immaterial irregularities include, but are not limited to, misspelling, inclusion or omission of initials and substitution of initials or nicknames for given names.
2.Application.
This policy applies to circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:
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Legislative History
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 436, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).
Nearby Sections
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§ 21 §1
Definitions§ 21 §101
Exclusive power of registrar§ 21 §102
Procedure§ 21 §102-A
Additional procedure§ 21 §103
Advance registration§ 21 §103-A
Overseas registration§ 21 §1031
Obtaining and using§ 21 §1032
Requirements for machines§ 21 §1033
Bond required§ 21 §1034
Regulations of Secretary of State§ 21 §1035
Custody§ 21 §1036
Expense of storage and maintenance§ 21 §1037
Operating instructions§ 21 §1038
Ballot labels§ 21 §1039
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Bluebook (online)
Maine § 21-A §3, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/me/21-A%20%C2%A73.