Maine Vehicle Registration (4 Steps)

All vehicles that will be operated on public roads must be registered with the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.^[1]

1. Contact Office

In many towns, vehicles can be registered at a local municipal office. If the municipality is not on the list, registration must be done at a BMV office.

2. Excise Tax

Excise tax must be paid before a registration application can be processed.^[2] This tax is paid at the local municipal office where the new owner of the vehicle resides. A receipt will be provided after payment is made.

3. Registration Documents

To title and register a recently purchased vehicle, the following documents will be required:

Title application form (available at local municipal office or BMV)
Bill of sale (signed by both parties)
Certificate of title (signed by both parties)
Odomoter Information (Form MVT-32)
Use Tax Certificate
Proof of insurance^[3]
Excise tax receipt

Maine Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – If another individual is registering the car on behalf of the owner, a signed POA may be required.

4. Application

The application form and all supporting documents must be filed at a local municipal office or the nearest BMV. Registration with the BMV can be done in person or by mail at the following address:

Administrative Office of the BMV

29 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0029

The following fees and taxes must be paid to successfully register and title a vehicle:

Vehicle Bill of Sale (Preview)

Maine Motor Vehicle Bill Of Sale

Sources

Maine Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form