Free Maine Free Printable Bill of Sale
Maine BMV publishes its own Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale and requires a signed bill of sale to register a vehicle bought in a private sale. Notarization is not required; the BMV form has signature blocks for both seller and buyer, so get both. After signing, the buyer should visit a Maine BMV office promptly to complete the title transfer — the vehicle must be registered before it is driven on a public way; printing three copies ensures both parties and the BMV each have a record.
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Maine Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Maine charges 5.5% sales tax on private vehicle sales, calculated on the declared purchase price. The tax is collected at the time of title transfer at a Maine BMV office.
Exemption: Transfers between immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild) may be exempt from Maine sales tax on vehicles. Document the relationship on the bill of sale and present supporting identification at the BMV.
Inspection Requirements
Maine requires a current annual safety inspection sticker before a vehicle can be registered. The inspection must be performed by a licensed Maine inspection station. Buyers should plan to obtain the inspection before or immediately after visiting the BMV to register the vehicle.
Maine Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print three copies of the bill of sale (buyer, seller, Maine BMV submission)
- Include the vehicle year, make, model, full 17-character VIN, color, and current odometer reading
- State the exact sale price and date of the transaction
- Give the complete legal name and current address for each side
- Obtain both the buyer's and seller's signatures on all three copies — the BMV form has blocks for both
- Ensure the seller has signed the back of the Maine title and completed the odometer disclosure
- Schedule a Maine annual safety inspection before or promptly after the sale
- Bring the signed title, bill of sale, proof of insurance, and payment for the 5.5% sales tax to a Maine BMV office promptly after the sale
Common Pitfalls
- Missing one party's signature: the BMV's own bill of sale has signature blocks for both seller and buyer (the buyer signs after every section above is complete) — fill in both.
- Driving before registering: Maine sets no fixed day count for a private buyer, but the vehicle cannot be driven on a public way until it is registered in the buyer's name.
- No inspection, no registration: Maine will not register a vehicle without a valid annual safety inspection sticker. Plan the inspection into your post-sale timeline so it does not become the bottleneck that delays your registration.
- Incomplete odometer disclosure on the title: For vehicles subject to federal odometer disclosure requirements, the back of the title must include the seller's odometer statement. An incomplete title will delay the transfer.
- Insufficient copies: the BMV needs a signed bill of sale at registration, so print enough originals that the buyer and the seller each also keep a signed record.
Pro Tip
Maine's private vehicle sale process is clean and straightforward, with one critical distinction: the signed bill of sale is required for registration. Get both parties to sign all three copies on the day of the sale, schedule the safety inspection promptly, and register before the vehicle goes on public roads.