Documents needed to RE-register your Motor Vehicle

  1. Evidence of insurance for the vehicle
  2. Previous registration

Documents needed to register your Motor Vehicle FIRST TIME

  1. Excise tax needs to be paid at the Treasury Department
  2. If new model year (New Vehicle) Copy of the Monroney Sticker form Dealership.
  3. Then, visit the Bureau of Motor Vehicle to complete the registration

Documents needed at Bureau of Motor Vehicle for registration

  1. Evidence of insurance for your vehicle
  2. Bill of sale for the vehicle
  3. Title to the vehicle if the model year is 15 years old or newer.

Note: State of Maine law requires that excise tax be paid to municipalities annually at time
of vehicle registration / re-registration. Excise tax amounts are based on the vehicle's MSRP
(Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) and year of manufacture.