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Maine Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form

The Maine DMV bill of sale form is required by Maine law to register a vehicle recently purchased from a private party or dealership. The form is primarily needed to calculate the mandatory sales tax associated with the registration process (typically 5.5% of the selling price). The sale date, seller/buyer info, and signatures must be recorded on the document to verify the event.

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Last updated June 4th, 2024

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The Maine DMV bill of sale form is required by Maine law to register a vehicle recently purchased from a private party or dealership. The form is primarily needed to calculate the mandatory sales tax associated with the registration process (typically 5.5% of the selling price). The sale date, seller/buyer info, and signatures must be recorded on the document to verify the event.

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How to Register a Vehicle

To legally operate your recently purchased vehicle, you must first have it processed for registration. Go to a municipal town office near you, if your local municipal town office does not engage in the registration of motor vehicles, you must instead visit a Maine BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles). Once you arrive in person, you must have the following materials at your disposal:

  • The bill of sale, that assures that you have purchased the vehicle for the amount listed on the document.
  • Title of the vehicle signed over by the prior owner (only mandatory if the vehicle is newer than 1995).
  • A state of Maine driver’s license.
  • Paperwork confirming that you have a valid auto insurance plan.
  • A Vehicle Registration Application (White and yellow copies are only available at the town office; there is no online form).
  • Be prepared to make the following payments:
    • Title Application Fee (only required for vehicles newer than 1995) – $33
    • Maine Sales Tax – 5.5% of the sales price of the vehicle.
    • Excise Tax – Depends on which municipality/county you are registering the vehicle in.
    • License Plate Fees – Determined by the type of plates you choose.

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