MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AT TOWN HALL
The State of Maine has authorized the Town to register the following vehicles:
AUTOMOBILES MOTOR HOMES MOTORCYCLES TRAILERS
FARM TRACTORS MOPEDS TRUCK CAMPERS VANS
TRUCKS TRACTORS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT
REGISTER AT OTHER LOCATIONS
Company owned vehicles are registered at the Maine community where the company has its principal office. If the principal office is outside Maine, call Maine Department of Motor Vehicles at 207-624-9000.
FEES
State Registration fee is $25.00 for passenger vehicles weighing up to 6000 lbs. GVW. Vehicles weighing more than 6000 lbs. GVW must use commercial plates. (Trucks, vans, utility vehicles, etc. must be registered for the combined weight of vehicle and trailer loaded.) Commercial vehicle rates are based on the GVW. The Town collects $4.00 additional for a new registration and $3.00 for a re-registration.
Loon plates – additional $20.00 for the first year and $15.00 each year thereafter.
University of Maine plates – additional $20.00 for the first year and $15.00 each year thereafter.
Lobster Plates - additional $20.00 for the first year and $15.00 each year thereafter.
Black Bear Plates - additional $20.00 for the first year and $15.00 each year thereafter.
EXCISE TAX
The motor vehicle excise tax is a local tax. Funds raised through the collection of the excise tax remain in your community. The tax is dependent on the age of the vehicle and the original manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Model year of vehicle Tax per Thousand of Factory List Price
1st year $24.00
2nd year $17.50
3rd year $13.50
4th year $10.00
5th year $ 6.50
6th year $ 4.00
7th year and older $ 4.00
Examples
In 2001, 2001 vehicle valued at $20,000 would pay $480 in excise tax. The same vehicle three years later would pay $200.
In 2001, a 1996 vehicle with an original list price of $15,000 would pay the five-year-old rate of $4.00 per thousand, or $60.00.
FEES WHEN TRADING VEHICLES
In the event a vehicle is traded, lost by fire, theft or accident, the consumer should retain the license plates and registration to apply for another vehicle. However, using the registration credit may not always be cost effective. If a vehicle is sold and there is no replacement registration, then the unused portion of the excise tax is non-refundable. The State charges $8.00 for a transfer registration during the registration year. The Town charges $7.00.
REQUIRED PAPERWORK
The following paperwork must be presented at the time of the first registration of a vehicle.
If purchased from a Maine dealer:
üBlue Copy of Title Application
üGreen Sales Tax Form
üProof of Insurance
üOld Registration (if old plates are being used)
üMonroney Sticker (Window Sticker – for brand new vehicles)
If purchased in a private sale:
üBill of Sale
üPrevious owner(s) original title assigned to you on the back or the blue copy of your title application from a lending institution
üLien Release (if needed)
üProof of Insurance
üSales Tax must be paid to Town Office
If previously registered out of state:
üOut of State Title or leinholder's address or lease agreement
üOut of State Registration
üProof of Insurance with Maine liability
If purchased out of country:
Call 839-3346 for information
NOTE: Maine is a 15-year title State. For vehicles over 15 years old, a bill of sale is sufficient. If purchasing a vehicle from a 10-year title State such as New Hampshire, the bill of sale must be notarized and the last registration to that vehicle is required.
For FIRST time registrations, the person or persons to whom the vehicle is being registered must come in and do the registration. Any one can re-register a vehicle.
PAPERWORK FOR VEHICLE RE-REGISTRATION
ü Old Registration
ü Proof of Insurance
ü Current Mileage
The Town of Gorham is now participating in the Rapid Renewal Program offered through the State of Maine. This is an on-line re-registration program which can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the website by clicking on the Rapid Renewal icon found on the Town of Gorham home page.
Also, under Important Links, you can find a link to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to obtain certain Title and Registration Forms.
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