About Certificate of Value Resident and Non Resident
Certificate in which the undersigned reports, to the best of their knowledge, the estimated value of a decedent's probate and non-probate taxable estate for resident and non-resident estates in Maine.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used to report estimated values of a decedent's estate property, answering estate tax and bond questions, for resident and non-resident estates.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Certificate of Value Resident and Non Resident is published as a PDF by the Maine courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: maineprobate.net
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Certificate of Value Resident and Non Resident in Maine
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Certificate of Value Resident and Non Resident (DE-401(A)) when the form states it is used to report estimated values of a decedent's estate property, answering estate tax and bond questions, for resident and non-resident estates. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maine probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Certificate of Value Resident and Non Resident carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Certificate of Value Resident and Non Resident to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maine county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).