Registrations and Plates

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The links on this page are intended to help you gain information on some common registration processes and highlights new plates and programs.

If you do not find your answers here, please contact us at our administrative office in Augusta or any one of our thirteen conveniently located motor vehicle branch offices.

Passenger vehicles are registered annually on a staggered basis. Generally, registrations expire one year from the month issued. The payment of municipal excise (property) taxes is a prerequisite for all motor vehicle registrations.  Excise taxes must be paid to your town office prior to registration.  Many municipal offices also issue registrations. Residents of those municipalities that do not issue registrations must bring the excise tax certificate to a local Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to complete the registration process and obtain the registration plates, stickers, and a completed registration.

Registration Information

Plates of Interest

SPECIALTY AND RECOGNITION PLATES
Agriculture Specialty Plate	Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Plate
Breast Cancer Support Services Specialty Plate	Conservation Specialty Plate
Lighthouse Trust Specialty Plate	Lobster Specialty Plate
Maine Black Bears Specialty Plate	Sportsman Specialty Plate
Support Animal Welfare Specialty Plate	University of Maine System Specialty Plate
Wabanaki Recognition Plate	We Support Our Troops Specialty Plate
COMMEMORATIVE AND SPECIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLATES
Emergency Medical Services Plate
VETERAN PLATES AND PROGRAMS
Available Veteran Plates & Criteria	Commemorative Veteran Decals
DISABILITY PLATES AND PLACARDS
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Disability Plates, Placards & Parking	Disability Plates & Placard Application

You may contact the BMV Registration Section with questions or comments at: (207) 624-9000 ext. 52149 or by email at  registrations@maine.gov.