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Watercraft Registration
The Town of Farmington serves as an agent for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) for the registration and re-registration of boats.  Most boat owners are required to pay an annual excise tax to the Town prior to registration or re-registration.  After paying the excise tax the registration process may be completed with the Town or with IF&W. Boat registrations are for the period January 1 to December 31.
Re-registrations and excise tax payment may be completed in person at the town office or by mail.  The online boat registration link is https://www5.informe.org/online/boat/ 
 
Watercraft Excise Tax
By Maine law, the owner of watercraft located in Maine, unless otherwise exempt, is liable to pay an annual excise tax to the municipality for the privilege of operating that watercraft on Maine waters.  The excise tax is in lieu of all property taxes on watercraft.  The excise tax is based on the age and length of the watercraft as well as the horsepower of its motor.
 
If the watercraft is owned by an individual resident of Maine, the excise tax shall be paid to the municipality where the owner resides. If the watercraft is owned by an individual who is a non-resident of Maine, or by a partnership or corporation, domestic or foreign, the excise tax shall be paid to the municipality where the watercraft is principally moored, docked or located or has its established base or operations.
 
What is needed to register a boat for the first time:

  • Bill of Sale
  • Boat information, including Serial Number or Registration Number, boat length and motor size 
      

What is needed to renew a boat registration:

  • Previous Registration or assigned Boat ME number
     

Snowmobile and ATV Registration
There is no excise tax on snowmobiles or ATVs.  Registrations can be processed with either the Town of Farmington, or online at the IF & W website.  Snowmobile and ATV registrations are for the period July 1 to June 30.
 
 
What is needed to register a snowmobile or ATV for the first time:

  • Bill of Sale
  • Snowmobile or ATV information including Serial Number or Registration Number  

 
What is needed to renew a boat registration:

  • Previous Registration or previous assigned ME sticker number. 

Motor Vehicle Registration

 


Automobile registration for Farmington residents requires payment of an excise tax to the Town and a registration fee to the State of Maine.  Because the Town of Farmington is a full registration agent for the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), most first-time registrations and re-registrations can be processed by the Town, eliminating the need for a separate transaction with the BMV.
 
First-Time Registrations

Dealer sale, the following documents are required for registration:

  • Dealer Invoice
  • Manufacturer’s Window Sticker (if vehicle is new)
  • Maine Title Application
  • Proof of Insurance

Private Sale

  • Previous title (1995 & newer)
  • Bill of Sale
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Mileage

If the vehicle is purchased or acquired from an estate, additional documentation is required.  Please call ahead for details.
 
If the vehicle was previously registered in another state, the following documents are required

  • Title from state where last registered
  • Registration from state where last registered
  • Proof of Insurance meeting requirements of Maine law
  • Vehicle mileage from odometer reading

Re-registrations

Re-registrations may be completed in person, by mail, or online through Rapid Renewal.
 
Requirements for Re-Registration:

  • Current registration
  • Proof of insurance (valid insurance card)
  • Vehicle mileage from odometer reading 
     

 

Real Estate & Property Taxes

 

The Town operates on a calendar year, January 1st  to December 31st and taxes are due November 1st.  Checks are made payable to the Town of Farmington and can be mailed to the Farmington Municipal Building at 153 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine 04938.  To view the property taxes and commitment book please go to the Assessor's page.

Finance Homepage

 

  

2024 FINANACE REPORT

  
The Finance Department is responsible for the financial affairs of the Town and  the Waste Water Department. The function of the Finance Department is to manage the financial activities of the Town of Farmington to assure public resources are responsibly received, safe guarded, accounted for and distributed. In addition it seeks to provide timely financial information and reporting of these activities.
Responsibilities include:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Reporting
  • Payroll
  • Cash Management/ Investments
  • Tax Collection
  • Motor Vehicle Registration
  • Boat Registration
  • Snowmobile & ATV Registration
  • Hunting & Fishing Licenses
  • Sewer Accounts & Billing
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