Licensing & Registration



VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles

***All Registrations need current Insurance card, current miles, and the following:
Re-Registration: Old registration or plate number.
New Registration: If purchased or leased in Maine: Dealer Sale - bill of sale or lease agreement showing sales tax was collected by the dealer, title application form, window sticker (for new vehicles).
Private Sale - bill of sale, title & release of lien form if applicable.
If purchased out of state: Dealer Sale - bill of sale or lease agreement, title application form or title (vehicles that are 26 model years and older will be exempt from the requirement for a certificate of title.), window sticker (for new vehicles). If you traded in a vehicle for a new one, bring in your old registration.
Private Sale - bill of sale, title (vehicles that are 26 model years and older will be exempt from the requirement for a certificate of title.). If the vehicle is no longer titled in the state in which it is purchased a notarized bill of sale, and a copy of the prior owner's most recent registration will be required.


ATV, BOAT, & SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION

Re-Registration: OLD REGISTRATION preferable or the year AND sticker number previously issued. Lookup by name is not an option. 
New Registration: If purchased in Maine: Dealer Sale - bill of sale showing sales tax was collected by the dealer, Maine assigned number on used vehicles. Private Sale - bill of sale, Maine assigned number, serial number (horsepower & length for boats).
If purchased out of state: Dealer & Private Sales, bill of sale WITH vehicle year, make, model, and serial number.

FISH & GAME LICENSES

You must have proof of a prior hunting license. Please bring your previous years license. Those over 16 purchasing their first adult license must show proof of a hunter safety course. http://www.mefishwildlife.com

LICENSING A DOG

All dogs six months or older must be licensed. Licenses expire December 31st of each year. In order to license a dog in Maine you will need 1) a current rabies certificate on a Maine form and 2) a neutering/spaying certificate from the veterinarian. (This only needs to be shown for the original license). The fee for licenses: $11.00 for unaltered dogs (male/female); $6.00 for neutered/spayed dogs. A state mandated late fee of $25.00 will be charged in addition to the license fee for all late registrations. Late fees are applied as of February 1st. 

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Anyone wishing to file for a marriage license SHOULD call the Clerk's Office to make an appointment.
**Appointments not required but are suggested to ensure all needs/requirements are met. 

Marriage Licenses will not be processed during the first hour the office is open.
Please complete the Marriage Intentions (located under Additional Links) prior to arriving at the office.
*DO NOT SIGN THEM UNTIL PRESENT or UNLESS NOTORIZED

Non-Maine residents should file in the town in which they intend to be married but may file anywhere in the state.

We Officiate Marriages:
A QUICK CIVIL CEREMONY IN OFFICE FOLLOWING THE ISSUANCE OF YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO UTILIZE THIS SERVICE WHILE MAKING AN APPOINTMENT COST: $50
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A SMALL CIVIL CEREMONY FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE; LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR AUDITORIUM LIGHTLY DECORATED FOR PICTURES TO BE TAKEN 
COST: $100   **AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SERVICE


BIRTH, MARRIAGE, AND DEATH RECORDS

For Births that have taken place in Maine: birth certificates may be obtained from: 1) the City or Town in which the child was born, 2) the City or Town in which the mother was living at the time of the birth, or 3) the State Department of Vital Statistics located in Augusta, Maine (888) 664-9491.
For Marriages that have taken place in Maine: marriage certificates may be obtained 1) from the City or Town that issued the license or 2) the State Department of Vital Statistics located in Augusta.
For Deaths that have taken place in Maine: death certificates may be obtained from 1) the City or Town in which the person died or 2) the City or Town in which the person lived at the time of death, or 3) the State Department of Vital Statistics located in Augusta.

A written request* and proof of direct and legitimate interest in the record is required by state law. One certified copy is $15, each additional copy of the same record at the same time is $6. Non-certified copies of a record are $10. * Vital Record Request Forms can be found under the Additional Links section.


DATES TO REMEMBER

  • ATVs Expire.....June 30th
  • Boats Expire.....December 31st
  • Snowmobiles Expire.....June 30th
  • Dog Licenses Expire.....December 31st
  • Tax Payments Due.....September 30th & March 31st
as of 04/01/2024