Active Duty Military Non-Resident Personnel Motor Vehicle Registration Process

The Town of Eliot welcomes you to our community and we hope you enjoy your stay in Maine. The staff in the Town Clerk's Office can assist you with any registration needs you may have.

The Town of Eliot, Maine accepts checks, cash and credit/debit cards (2.5% user fee added to credit/debit transactions) for payment.

Motor Vehicle Registration Information

The following items are always required at the time of registration:

 

Registering a Vehicle That Is Currently Registered By You In Another State

The following items are required:
  • Current registration
  • If you own your vehicle, the title is required
  • If you have a lien, you must supply the name and address of the financial institution
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Current mileage
  • Power of Attorney if signing in this capacity

New Vehicle Registration Procedure

If purchased or leased in Maine you will need the following:
  • Dealer Sale - Dealer Certificate of Use Tax (green form), Maine Application for Title (blue owner copy) 
  • Private Sale - Bill of Sale, Title properly assigned-Title is required on all vehicles model year 1995 and newer
  • If transferring plates from a vehicle currently registered in Maine, that current registration is needed
  • Proof of insurance
  • Mileage
  • Power of Attorney if signing in this capacity
If purchased or leased out of State you will need the following:
  • Dealer Sale - Bill of Sale or Lease Agreement, Maine Application for Title (blue owner copy) or prior title properly assigned
  • Private Sale - Bill of Sale, Title properly assigned 
  • If transferring plates from a vehicle currently registered in Maine, that registration is needed
  • Proof of insurance
  • Mileage
  • Power of Attorney if signing in this capacity

Re-Registration Procedure

The following items are required:
  • Current registration
  • Proof of insurance
  • Statement of Fact (MV#7) Excise Tax Exemption Form 
  • Mileage
For further information please contact the Town Clerk's Office @ (207) 439-1817.

Rapid Renewal

~Please Note~ Rapid Renewal, Maine's Online Vehicle Registration Renewal System is now available to our Non-Resident Active Duty Military Personnel.

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