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Maine Boat Registration / Title Forms and FAQ
Maine Frequently Asked Questions
- Maine Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in Maine
- How do you register a boat in Maine?
- In Maine, you can register your boat with licensing agents or by mail. For applications and agent information please call (207) 287-8000.
- Where do you register your boat in Maine?
- In Maine, you register your boat at the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) Office in Augusta. Many Maine municipal tax collectors or town clerks are Recreational Vehicle Agents for MDIFW.
- What boats are required to be registered in Maine?
- The following boats are required to be registered in Maine: All motorboats of any size, including airmobiles and personal watercraft
- What boats do not require registration in Maine?
- The following boats are not required to be registered in Maine: • Documented vessels • Vessels registered in another state • Military or public watercraft • Government watercraft • Ship's lifeboat • Foreign documented vessels • Motorboats used exclusively for racing purposes
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in Maine?
- USCG documented boats are not required to be registered in Maine
- How much does it cost to register a boat in Maine?
- To register a boat in Maine, the fees are as follows: • 0-10 Horsepower Motor - $31.00* with lake and river protection sticker • 0-10 Horsepower Motor - $16.00* without lake and river protection sticker • 11-50 Horsepower Motor - $36.00* with lake and river protection sticker • 11-50 Horsepower Motor - $21.00* without lake and river protection sticker • 51-115 Horsepower Motor - $42.00* with lake and river protection sticker • 51-115 Horsepower Motor - $27.00* without lake and river protection sticker • Over 116 Horsepower Motor - $50.00* with lake and river protection sticker • Over 116 Horsepower Motor - $35.00* without lake and river protection sticker • Personal Watercraft - $50.00* with lake and river protection sticker • Personal Watercraft - $35.00* without lake and river protection sticker • Duplicate Boat Registration - $1.00 agent fee • Duplicate Boat Registration & Sticker - $2.00 • Boat Temporary Transfer - $4.00 Agents may charge a fee of $1.00 for renewals and duplicates, and $2.00 for new registrations, rollovers, or transfers.
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in Maine?
- A duplicate boat registration in Maine costs $1
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in Maine?
- A duplicate boat decal in Maine costs $2
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in Maine?
- Transfering a boat registration in Maine will cost you $2
- Does Maine title boats?
- Boats are not titled in Maine
- Helpful Links for Maine:
- Boating: Fishing & Boating: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Forms
- Registration Application
- ATV Snow Boat Reg Applicaton
- Duplicate Registration
- ATV Snow Boat Reg Applicaton
- Transfer
- ATV Snow Boat Reg Applicaton
- Misc
- Boat Excise Exemption
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