The Maine Certificate of Renunciation is a document issued by the State of Maine that allows an individual to renounce their right to an inheritance. Depending on the circumstances, there are two types of Maine Certificate of Renunciation: a voluntary renunciation and an involuntary renunciation. A voluntary renunciation is submitted when an individual willingly gives up the right to an inheritance. It must be signed in the presence of a notary public, and it must be filed with the probate court within six months of the decedent's date of death. An involuntary renunciation is issued when an individual fails to respond to an inheritance notice within the allotted time or when an individual is declared legally incompetent or deceased. The involuntary renunciation must also be signed in the presence of a notary public and filed with the probate court. The Maine Certificate of Renunciation is an important document that allows individuals to renounce their right to an inheritance and ensures that the rights and interests of all parties involved are respected.