What is required to register a motor vehicle in Maine?
If Reregistering:


• Current Registration.

• Current Proof of Insurance with VIN Number.

• Current Odometer Reading.


If purchased from a Dealer:


• Window sticker – required for new vehicles.

• Blue copy of Maine Title Application or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin.

• Bill of Sale from Maine Dealer or from Non-Maine Dealer.

• Proof of Insurance with VIN number and policy expiration date.

• Copy of lease agreement (if leased vehicle).

• Current Mileage.

• Original Power of Attorney from lessor if leased vehicle or registering for someone else.

If purchased in a private sale:


• Signed Bill of Sale from previous owner with complete description of vehicle and sale price.

• If vehicle is purchased from a non-jurisdictional (non-title State for that year), a notarized Bill of Sale from the last registered owner is required.

• Release of Lien if applicable (lienholder shown on face of title).

• Reverse side of Title signed over from previous owner (all in Seller’s writing) if vehicle is 1995 or newer.

• Current Proof of Insurance with VIN number and policy expiration date.

• Title Application and Sales Tax Form – completed at Town Hall when registering the vehicle.

• If purchasing vehicle from another Maine resident, a second Title application form must be filed by that person and pay the $33.00 fee.

• Copy of lease agreement (if leased vehicle).

• Original Power of Attorney from lessor if leased vehicle or registering for someone else.

If previously registered out-of-state by you:


• Out-of-state Title or Current Lienholder/Lessor Name and Address.

• Out-of-state Registration.

• Current Proof of Insurance with Maine Liability and VIN number and policy expiration date.

• Title Application and Sales Tax Form – completed at Town Hall when registering the vehicle.

• Copy of lease agreement (if leased vehicle).

• Current Mileage.

• Original Power of Attorney from lessor if leased vehicle or registering for someone else.

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1. What is required to register a motor vehicle in Maine?
2. Can I pay for my registration with a credit Card?
3. Can I register my vehicle in advance?
4. Can I register my motor vehicle online?
5. Can we process or update Maine Driver Licenses?
6. I've just moved from another town in the State of Maine what information do you need to change my address?