Recognition

Please be sure to read the Licensuring, Ordination, and Recognition Committee (LORC) By-Laws and the FAQ About MPCA Recognition and Licensure pages before proceeding.

• Requirements and Procedures to Request Recognition
• Renewing Recognition Status

Requirements and Procedures to Request Recognition
Please note that the applicant is responsible for providing ALL information, and that no action will be taken until all documents are received. To check status of your application at any time, please contact licensure@mainepaganclergy.org.

Please supply an original, not a copy, of the following:

1. a completed Recognition application.
2. the results of a criminal background check, within the past year prior to application, for the State of Maine. According to the state police, background checks may be obtained from:

   State Bureau of Identification
   36 Hospital Street
   42 State House Station
   Augusta, ME 04333

Letter must include person's full name, date of birth, any previous names the person has used, include a stamped, return-addressed envelope, and check or money order for $25 made out to "Treasurer - State of Maine". A form may be found at: http://www.faleslaw.com/criminal.htm

2. a notarized statement affirming that the applicant is a resident of Maine, that the information furnished is true and offered voluntarily to MPCA and may be distributed at their discretion. Example of a notarized statement:

   I, [Name], also known as [Name] of [Address, City, State, Zip Code] that I am a resident of [City, State]. I confirm that the background check and other materials submitted with this application are true and that I voluntarily apply to the MPCA Recognition. The MPCA may, at their discretion, make available the materials submitted to interested parties.
   
   Witness my hand this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
   
   [Signature] [Date]
   
   [Type or Print Name] [City, State, Zip Code]
   
   The herein named person appeared before me and made oath to the forgoing certificate by that person signed, that the same is true.
   
   [Signature] [Date] (Notary Public)

3. Check or money order for $5.00, payable to MPCA, P.O. Box 313, Hollis Center, ME 04042 for processing.

Click here to download a PDF version of the Recognition application.

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Renewing Recognition Status
This status is renewable yearly at Samhain MPCA Quarterly Meeting with request that includes:

1. A notarized statement attested by the applicant that affirms they continue to meet all requirements set by the Board of the MPCA for maintaining their current status.
2. A specific statement of at least 6 clock hours community service, including, but not limited to, open ritual, teaching, writing, involvement with other Pagan groups, or serving on committees or boards for Pagan groups.
3. A specific statement of at least 12 clock hours of continuing education, including, but not limited to, classes, reading, research or supervision.
4. Payment of a $5.00 fee to the MPCA for processing.

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