What documents are needed to re-register my vehicle in the office?
In most cases, you can do everything to re-register your vehicle in our office. However, if you are under suspension to operate a motor vehicle or are required by the State of Maine to file an SR-22 form, then you will not be able to complete the entire process at City Hall and you will have to go to Bureau of Motor Vehicles. If you are not under suspension and are not required to file an SR-22 form then you will need to bring:
- Current registration (it is preferred that you have this, however, if you are unable to locate it, or it is illegible we can attempt to find the record by your license plate number or name and date of birth)
- Current Proof of Insurance
- Current mileage
What documents are needed to register my new vehicle in the office?
What you will need to bring to City Hall to register your new vehicle depends on where your new vehicle was purchased, from whom it was purchased and what paperwork the seller or you have already completed. When in doubt, bring everything related to the new vehicle that you have (such as a blue Title application, green dealer's certificate, proof of insurance, the window sticker aka Monroney Label, your prior registration, a bill of sale, prior owner's title, Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, any lien holder information or lien release information). Based on your situation we will be able to determine if you complete the entire registration in our office or if you will need to complete the registration process at the Bureau of Motor Vehicle. Below is a suggested list of paperwork you may need either for our office or the Bureau of Motor Vehicle. Please feel free to call us at 669-6620 if you are not sure what to bring.
If purchased from a Dealer:
- The window sticker (a.k.a. Monroney Label) is required for brand new vehicles
- Blue copy of Maine Title Application
- Green Sales Tax Form
- Proof of Insurance with VIN number and policy expiration date
- Current Mileage.
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 listed 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 Bureau of Motor Vehicle 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 Bureau of Motor Vehicle 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.
