Vehicle Registration

What Do I Need for Registration?

To re-register a vehicle online:  Rapid Renewal

To re-register a vehicle by mail: Re-registration by Mail

Bring the following to expedite the registration process for a simple vehicle re-registration:
  • Expiring Registration
  • Insurance Card
  • Odometer Reading

NEW Registrations


If Transferring
Dealer Sale:

  • Monroney Label (Window Sticker)*
  • Odometer Reading
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Sales Tax Form
  • Title Application
 Dealer Sale:

  • Monroney Label (Window Sticker)*
  • Odometer Reading
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Registration of Vehicle You Are Transferring From
  • Sales Tax Form
  • Title Application
Private Sale:

  • Bill of Sale
  • Odometer Reading
  • Previous Owner’s Title Signed Over to New Owner
  • Proof of Insurance
 Private Sale:

  • Bill of Sale
  • Odometer Reading
  • Previous Owner’s Title Signed Over to New Owner
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Registration of Vehicle You Are Transferring From

*Monroney label – The factory window sticker that is applied to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. It needs only to be provided when registering a new vehicle.

 

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS

  • Litchfield proof of residency. This can be a utility bill, cell phone bill, current tenant lease agreement, etc.
  • If from out of state, you will need in addition to a bill, the Loan Document or title, proof of insurance with a Litchfield address, and previous registration from that state.
  • Leased vehicles only: Power of Attorney (or letter of authorization) from leasing company acknowledging transfer from previous state to Maine, preferably notarized.

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.

 

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO RE-REGISTER YOUR BOAT

  • Previous registration would be helpful, but we can search the database with your name, boat registration or serial number

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO REGISTER YOUR BOAT (FIRST TIME)

  • Sales tax form (if purchased from dealership) or Bill of Sale
  • Year of boat
  • Serial number
  • Length
  • Horsepower
  • Previous Maine numbers (if known)