Motor Vehicle Registrations

Registering, Insuring and Inspecting a Vehicle in the State of Maine

Maine law requires that a Maine motor vehicle registration be applied for within 30 days of residency being declared or established within the State.

Maine law requires that every owner and operator of a motor vehicle maintain motor vehicle liability insurance and present evidence upon the request of a law enforcement officer as well as to a Motor Vehicle Agent at the time of registration.

All motor vehicles registered within the State of Maine are required to have a current inspection before being operated on any public way. The inspection must be done at an official inspection station once a year.

Please Note:  Cash, Check and Debit/Credit Cards are accepted for payment. Any transaction that is paid by the use of credit and debit cards will incur a 2.5% fee that will add to the transaction processed by Maine PayPort the service provider. This fee covers the bank service charge for the transaction. There is a minimum $1.00 fee. All fees will be shown on your receipt. 

There is a $35.00 penalty fee for any returned check. Return check fees could increase without notice.

Non-Resident Active Duty Military Personnel seeking to register in Maine, please select the Military Link from the Town Clerk's Home Page. Thank-You

New Vehicle Registration Procedure

If purchased or leased in Maine you will need the following:

  • Dealer Sale: Bill of Sale/lease agreement (proof of sales tax paid ), Maine title application (blue owner copy) and window sticker for new model year vehicles.
  • Private Sale: bill of sale, title & release of lien form if applicable.
  • If transferring plates from a vehicle currently registered, please bring your most current registration
  • Proof of insurance

If purchased or leased out of state you will need the following:

  • Dealer Sale: bill of sale or lease agreement, title or completed application for Maine Title on all vehicles model year 1995 or newer and window sticker for new model year vehicles.
  • Private Sale: bill of sale and title (required on vehicles model year 1995 or newer).
  • If transferring plates from a vehicle currently registered, please bring your most current registration
  • Proof of insurance

Transferring your Vehicle Registration from Out of State to Maine:

You will need the following:

  • Current registration
  • Title or if the vehicle is being financed you must supply the name and address of your lien holder
  • Proof of insurance
  • Current mileage

Re-Registration Procedure:

You will need the following:

  • Current registration
  • Proof of insurance
  • Mileage

If you need any further information please contact the Town Clerk's Office @ (207) 439-1817.

Rapid Renewal

Rapid Renewal
(Rapid Renewal Link)

Rapid Renewal is an online vehicle registration service that allows residents to renew their vehicle registrations via the internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • You must have your most current registration, insurance card and mileage available to complete the transaction.
  • You can pay by either credit card or electronic check.

Check it out today!