Maine Auto Registration Renewal
Renew a Registration in Maine
Maine drivers are required to renew their vehicle registrations annually. You can renew:
- Online.
OR
- In person.
Maine Online Auto Registration Renewal
You can use the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) online portal to renew if you own a passenger vehicle or motorcycle that is:
- Registered in Maine but expires within 60 days.
OR
- Expired less than 7 months
To renew your ME vehicle registration online:
- Visit the online portal.
- Select the town in which your vehicle is registered.
- Provide the 7 or 8 digit tax receipt number printed on your current registration.
OR
- Street address.
- Pay the registration renewal fee. Forms of accepted payment may vary.
After completing the transaction, print out your receipt for your records. Your new registration card and decals will arrive by mail.
Renew Maine Vehicle Registration in Person
To renew your vehicle registration in person, visit a BMV branch office OR municipal office (if your municipality processes renewal transactions) and be ready to provide your:
- Current or expired vehicle registration.
- Proof of address if your address has changed. This may include items such as:
- Bills.
- Lease agreements.
- Mail.
- Proof of insurance.
- Vehicle mileage.
- Payment for the registration renewal fee and excise tax.
ME Registration Renewal Fees
Excise taxes vary depending on the age of the vehicle and its original sticker price. It costs:
- $24 per $1,000 of the original sticker price the first year.
- $17.50 per $1,000 of the original sticker price the second year.
- $13.50 per $1,000 of the original sticker price the third year.
- $10 per $1,000 of the original sticker price the fourth year.
- $6.50 per $1,000 of the original sticker price the 5th year.
- $4 per $1,000 of the original sticker price the 6th year and every year after.
Registration fees are a flat yearly fee of $35 for passenger vehicles. For other vehicle registration costs, see the BMV registration fee schedule.