Is the Maine Do Not Call registry free?

Consumer registration is free in every state. Telemarketers may pay a fee to access the list for compliance scrubbing. You never pay to add your number.

Does the Maine DNC list cover cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are covered. The federal registry has accepted cell phone numbers since inception. The Maine state list also covers mobile numbers. You can register any personal number — landline or wireless — to block telemarketing calls.

Does it cover text messages?

Telemarketing text messages are restricted under the TCPA whether or not your number is on the DNC list. Registration on the DNC list adds an additional layer of liability for any telemarketer who texts you.

What is the penalty for calling a registered Maine number?

Federal TCPA: $500 per call ($1,500 willful). FTC TSR penalties up to $51,744 per call. Maine state penalty: $10,000 per call — and you can sue the telemarketer directly under the state private right of action.

What do I do when telemarketers call after I registered?

Three steps. (1) Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list — that triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation. (2) File a complaint at donotcall.gov. (3) Document the call (date, time, number, company, what was offered). In Maine you have a private right of action — you can sue the telemarketer in small claims or state court.

Is registration permanent?

Yes. Federal registration is permanent — once your number is on the list, it stays until you remove it or disconnect the line. Maine state registration is also permanent.

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Maine Telecom Compliance Guide

Q: Does Maine have its own Do Not Call list?

Yes. Maine maintains its own Do Not Call registry separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC); may use federal FTC registry as the Maine registry under ME Title 10, § 1499-B administers it. Telemarketers calling into Maine must scrub against both the state list and the federal registry.

Q: How do I register my phone number on the Maine Do Not Call list?

Register at https://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/donotcall.shtml. Registration is administered by Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC); may use federal FTC registry as the Maine registry under ME Title 10, § 1499-B and is permanent. You should also register on the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov for full protection.

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

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Maine Do Not Call Registry

How to register, what it covers, and how to enforce — 2026

Maine runs its own DNC registry

Maine maintains its own Do Not Call list separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Consumers should register on both lists for full protection.

Telemarketers calling into Maine must scrub their lists against the state registry AND the federal registry before each campaign. Scrubbing only the federal list is not enough.

How to register your number

Maine State Registry

Maine Do Not Call Registry

Administered by Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC); may use federal FTC registry as the Maine registry under ME Title 10, § 1499-B

https://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/donotcall.shtml →

Federal National DNC Registry

donotcall.gov

Administered by the Federal Trade Commission. Free, permanent, covers landlines and cell phones in every state.

How long it takes effect

Federal: 31 days for telemarketers to scrub against your number. State registries vary — most align with the federal 31-day window. Reputable telemarketers stop calling within a week. Bad actors keep calling and rack up violations.

What the registry covers

Landlines

Yes

Cell phones

Yes

Text messages

Restricted under TCPA

What it blocks: Telemarketing sales calls and texts. Calls trying to sell you something.

What it does NOT block: Political calls, charitable solicitations, calls from companies you have a current business relationship with (within 18 months of last purchase / 3 months of inquiry), debt collectors, surveys, and informational calls.

Robocalls and AI voice: Already restricted by TCPA regardless of registration. Adding your number to the DNC list adds an extra layer of liability for callers.

Maine state list — details

Scrub frequencyIt is a violation to call a consumer whose number has been on the registry for at least 3 months. Telemarketers must use a version of the NDNC obtained no more than 31 days prior to any call. Must scrub as part of routine business practice.

Consumer registrationPermanent

Governing statute32 M.R.S. § 14716

Maine established a Do Not Call registry under ME Title 10, Chapter 225 (Telephone Solicitation). The statute allows the PUC to designate the federal FTC registry as the Maine registry. Telemarketers must register with the state and maintain a Do Not Call list. The Telemarketing and Telephone Solicitation Act governs operations. Penalties: civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation; willful/knowing violations are a Class D crime with fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year. Private lawsuits may recover up to $5,000 per violation plus attorney fees. Maine requires telemarketer registration with a surety bond. Contact the Maine PUC at 1-800-332-8529 for telemarketer registration details.

What to do when telemarketers call after you registered

Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list. That triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation under federal law. If they call again after 30 days, that is an independent violation.
File a federal complaint at donotcall.gov/report. The FTC tracks these and pursues serial offenders.
Document the call. Date, time, number that called, company name, what they were selling. Screenshot or save voicemails. This is the evidence you need if you sue or file a state complaint.
Sue the telemarketer in Maine. Maine has a private right of action — you can recover $10,000 per call without proving actual damages. Federal TCPA adds another $500–$1,500 per call. File a complaint here →

Recent Maine DNC enforcement actions

Pine Tree Insurance Marketing

insurance

Jun 2024

$95,000 penalty

ME AG enforced DNC compliance against insurance robocaller.

Calling a registered Maine number costs telemarketers: $10,000 per call under state law, plus $500–$1,500 per call under federal TCPA. Consumers can sue directly — no state agency involvement required.

Running a telemarketing operation?

This page is for consumers and Maine residents. If you operate outbound calls into Maine, the compliance scrub workflow is documented separately.

Maine DNC compliance for telemarketers →

Compare DNC Registry across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →