Recreational Vehicle Registration
Recreational Vehicles (Boats, ATVs and Snowmobiles)
New Registrations (Applies to all)
- If purchased from a Maine dealer, a receipt showing that the Sales Tax has been paid is required.
- If purchased through a private sale, a Bill of Sale is required. Sales Tax will be collected at the time of registration.
Boats
- Registration period is January 1 – December 31
- Registration and Excise fees vary depending on year, length, and horsepower.
- Agent fee is $2.00 for new registrations, $1.00 for renewals
Registrations can be done online
Snowmobiles
- Registration period is July 1 – June 30
- Registration fee is $55.00
- Beginning October 25th, 2023, the agent fee will be $5.00 for all registrations (new and renewals)
- No Excise Tax on Snowmobiles
Maine Inland Fish and Wildlife has a website that allows Maine residents to re-register Snowmobiles and ATVs online.
ATVs
- Registration period is July 1 – June 30
- Registration fee is $70.00
- Beginning October 25th, 2023, the agent fee will be $5.00 for all registrations (new and renewals)
- ATVs are not charged an excise tax