A Maine Statement of Intention to do Business under an Assumed or Fictitious Name (also known as a Maine Assumed Name Statement or Maine Fictitious Name Statement) is a form that is required to be filed with the Maine Secretary of State when an individual or business wishes to conduct business using an assumed or fictitious name. The filing of this statement is necessary in order to protect the public from fraudulent and deceptive practices. The filing will also provide legal notice that the name is being used by a particular individual or business. The two types of Maine Statement of Intention to do Business under an Assumed or Fictitious Name are: 1) Maine Assumed Name Statement: This statement is used when an individual or business wishes to conduct business in Maine under an assumed name. The statement must be filed with the Maine Secretary of State. 2) Maine Fictitious Name Statement: This statement is used when an individual or business wishes to conduct business in Maine under a fictitious name. The statement must be filed with the Maine Secretary of State.