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Public Records Fee in Maine

Under Maine’s public records law, the fee for copying public records is set at 25% of the actual cost of reproducing the record. That rule comes from 1 M.R.S. § 408-A, which governs how agencies calculate the charge. The statute provides that the fee may not exceed one-quarter of the direct cost of making the copy, meaning the agency can recover only a portion of its reproduction expense. The official source, available at the Maine Legislature’s website, contains the exact statutory language and any applicable exceptions. A worked example below demonstrates how the 25% figure applies in practice. To estimate the fee for a specific request, use the DocketMath calculator with the actual reproduction cost.

Governing authority

In Maine, the public records fee rule is set by 1 M.R.S. § 408-A. The verified packet cites 1 M.R.S. § 408-A (https://www.legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/1/title1sec408-A.html).

Maine public records fee: the verified value is 25% under 1 M.R.S. § 408-A. The verified packet cites 1 M.R.S. § 408-A (https://www.legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/1/title1sec408-A.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.