A Maine motor vehicle bill of sale is a document used to transfer the ownership of a vehicle from one party to another. Sellers can use it to prove that the transaction took place.
The buyer, the seller, and any lienholder must sign the document to make it legally valid and enforceable.
Registering a Motor Vehicle
Buyers are required to register their vehicles with the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) as soon as they purchase them, and new residents must register their current vehicles within 30 days of moving to Maine.
Once the initial registration is complete, owners must renew it once a year via the Rapid Renewal Service.
Gather Required Documents
Here are the documents you should prepare when you register your vehicle:
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Proof of Ownership:
- Bill of Sale: This document verifies the sale and transfer of a vehicle and proves ownership in the absence of a title.
- Original Certificate of Title: Establishes the legal owner of the vehicle.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MVT-32): This statement certifies the vehicle’s mileage at the time of sale or transfer.
- Receipt of Excise Tax Payment: Varies among municipalities.
- White & Yellow Copy of Registration Application: This should be obtained at a local municipality town office.
- Proof of Insurance: Keeping in mind the minimum required limits [1] .
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) Sticker: If the vehicle is brand new.
- Blue Title Application: If the vehicle is from 1995 or newer.
- Vehicle Power of Attorney Form: Required if someone other than the new owner is signing for the title.
Submit Your Documents
All vehicle registration is handled at local BMV locations.
If the purchase was made from an accredited dealership, the dealer is required to give you an official bill of sale.
Pay Registration Fees
To register a vehicle in Maine, you must pay the required registration fees to your local BMV office.
The sales tax is 5.5% of the vehicle’s purchase price and must be paid before a registration can be issued.
Maine Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
Create a Maine motor vehicle bill of sale with this free template from Legal Templates, available in PDF and Microsoft Word format.
