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