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Maine Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Maine BMV publishes its own Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (an unnumbered PDF) and requires a signed bill of sale to register a vehicle bought from an individual. A signed bill of sale is required for that registration, so use the BMV form or make sure yours is complete and signed. Maine charges 5.5% sales tax plus a separate annual municipal excise tax.

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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Maine
Maine Requirements: Maine sets no fixed day count for a private buyer: the vehicle must be registered before it is driven on a public way. 5.5% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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About This Form

Covers: Maine Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

Agency: Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Maine; required to register a vehicle purchased from an individual and used to calculate the 5.5% sales tax. For vehicles below Maine's rolling 25-year titling cutoff, it is the primary ownership document.

When required: The buyer presents a signed bill of sale and the assigned title (for titled vehicles) at a Maine BMV branch or municipal agent. Maine sets no fixed number of days for a private buyer, but the vehicle must be registered before it is driven on a public way.

Maine Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale
Required
Required to register a car bought in a private sale; the BMV publishes its own bill of sale form.
Notarization
Not required
Title Transfer Deadline
No fixed deadline
Maine sets no fixed day count for a private buyer: the vehicle must be registered before it is driven on a public way.
Sales Tax Rate
5.5%

What to Include in a Maine Bill of Sale

A complete bill of sale usually includes:

  • Seller name, address
  • Buyer name, address
  • Year, make, model
  • VIN
  • Odometer
  • Sale price
  • Date of sale
  • Lien statement
  • Seller signature

Official Source

Check with the Maine BMV for any state-specific form, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a Maine bill of sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Maine have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Maine BMV publishes a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale PDF (unnumbered), and a signed bill of sale is required to register a vehicle bought from an individual. The form covers the parties, price, vehicle and VIN, odometer disclosure, lien statement, and signatures.
What taxes apply to a vehicle purchase in Maine?
A one-time 5.5% state sales tax paid at registration, plus a separate annual municipal excise tax paid to your town office (based on MSRP and age) that must be paid before you can register. The title fee is $33.

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