Registrations & Plates

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The links on this page are intended to help you gain information on some common registration processes and highlights new plates and programs.

If you do non find your answers here, please contact u.s. at our primary office in Augusta or any one of our 13 conveniently located motor vehicle branch offices.

Rider vehicles are registered annually on a staggered basis. Generally, registrations expire one year from the month issued. The payment of municipal excise (property) taxes is a prerequisite for all motor vehicle registrations.  Excise taxes must be paid to your boondocks office prior to registration.  Many municipal offices also issue registrations. Residents of those municipalities that practice not issue registrations must bring the excise tax certificate to a local Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to complete the registration procedure and obtain the registration plates, stickers, and a completed registration.


Registration Information

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Rider Vehicles:

  • Dealer purchase
  • Private Auction or out-of-state dealer
  • Converting an out-of-state registration
  • Registration renewal

Motorcycles:

  • Dealer purchase
  • Private Auction
  • Registration Renewal
  • Of import Motorcycle registration data

Motor Homes:

  • Dealer Purchase
  • Private Auction
  • Registration Renewal

Trailer Registrations:

  • Gunkhole/Utility Trailers
  • Campers
  • Semi-trailers

Antique Autos and Antiquarian Motorcycles

Ordinarily Asked Questions from the Agricultural Community Regarding the Operation of Commercial and Subcontract Vehicles

Temporary Registration Permit (Transit Plate)

Registration Fees

Information on Off-Road Vehicles, Motorized Scooters, Mopeds & Motorcycles

Plates of Interest

SPECIALTY & RECOGNITION LICENSE PLATES

Agronomics Specialty Plate

Barbara Bush-league Children's Hospital Plate

Breast Cancer Support Services Specialty Plate

Conservation Specialty Plate

Lighthouse Trust Specialty Plate New

Lobster Specialty Plate

Maine Black Bears Specialty Plate

Sportsman Specialty Plate

Support Animate being Welfare Specialty Plate

Academy of Maine Arrangement Specialty Plate

Wabanaki Recognition Plate

We Back up Our Troops Specialty Plate

COMMEMORATIVE & SPECIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLATES

Emergency Medical Services Plate

VETERAN PLATES AND PROGRAMS

Bachelor Veteran Plates & Criteria

Commemorative Veteran Decals

DISABILITY PLATES & PLACARDS

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Disability Plates, Placards & Parking

Disability Plates & Placard Awarding

You may contact the BMV Registration Section with questions or comments at: (207) 624-9000 ext. 52149 or by Email: registrations@maine.gov