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REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION


REGISTRATION RENEWALS:

Current registration
Valid – Current Proof of insurance
Current mileage

** You can have your insurance company fax us a copy of your ID card at 1-207-793-2162 for a $2.00 fee.


NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Purchased from a Maine Licensed Dealer

Bill of sale
Blue Title Application
Valid/current proof of insurance - either physical or electronic ID cards
Current Mileage
Brand new vehicles – you must provide the manufacturer's suggested retail price sticker (window sticker)

NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Purchased from an out of state dealer

Bill of sale

Blue Title Application
Valid/current proof of insurance - either physical or electronic ID cards
Current Mileage
Brand new vehicles – you must provide the manufacturer's suggested retail price sticker (window sticker)
**Please remember that sales tax will be collected if the out of state dealer hasn't already.

NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Moving to Maine from another State

Current registration from the state you are moving from
Current proof of Insurance and current mileage
Current title – you will need to hand this in and apply for a Maine Title
If a lien holder holds the title you will need to supply us with their name, address, and original date of lien
Proof of residency - deed, lease agreement, or utility bill 

NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Purchased through Private Sale

Bill of Sale must reflect a complete description of the vehicle including:
Date of sale 
VIN, year, make, model, color, current mileage and purchase price
Buyer’s and Seller’s names, addresses and signatures
Title signed over to the new owner (1995 or newer)
Proof of Insurance
Any parties listed as the buyers on the Bill of Sale need to be present at the time of registration for signatures

OUT OF STATE TITLING COMPANIES

We will only process as excise only registration - you will need to send up the information for the owner which should include name, mailing address, residential address, date of birth, the vehicle information should include year, make, model, vin number, color, fuel type and most important the MSRP, this is what we base the excise amount on.  Please include a blank check so we may fill in amount and return a copy to you. Please provide a contact phone number for questions.  Please provide a prepaid USPS envelope to return paperwork or you will need to send a prepaid UPS or FEDEX envelope and you will need to schedule the pickup.   We will mail you the excise paid registration form and you will then need to mail all of your paperwork to BMV in Augusta, ME to finish process.