Maine has one of the smallest sets of certified accounts in the country — 20 of them, against a national median of around 32, which places it #43 of the 51 states and territories we track. 6 come from local or regional institutions and 14 from national banks — a 30% local share, close to the 36% median across the states we track.
16 of the 20 carry a $0 monthly maintenance fee; the 4 that do charge run from $4.95 to $12 a month. 13 can be opened with $0 on deposit, and the largest opening deposit asked anywhere on this list is $100. 19 run no overdraft program at all; the other 1 still cannot charge overdraft or NSF fees on the certified account itself and offer coverage only as a separate service you would have to opt into.
Of the 6 state-based listings, the most come from Bangor Savings Bank, Bath Savings Institution and Camden National Bank.